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Jesus Leads Us to Go Beyond

by Robert [Bob] Schaetzle Sr. 
03/09/22
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                      Jesus Leads us to Go Beyond
                      By Robert Schaetzle

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 
2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV

Unlike the sojourners of ancient Israel, who were led from a cloud by day and fire by night, we who are followers of Jesus are now led from within. We have in our possession the abiding presence of God’s Holy Spirit breathed into us as we journey life’s path.

Though we live in a world opposed to God, our dedication to; “Come Follow Me,” was our Lord’s ordination to his chosen twelve. Consider even for us today, is it not the same instruction? Anymore than the Apostles were tutored under instruction of the rabbinical school of the Pharisees’ and Sadducee’s. We too, should purpose our lives, not to be  conformed or intimated by all the social fears of unbelief and turmoil around us.

Learning to take up our own cross daily, is to follow the Holy Spirit’s prompting. Along with instruction to becoming  doers of God’s word. Such wonderful promises of  His instruction bring purpose and hope from above. Not from emotional feelings of fear to what is happening in our world.

Being hopeful in our we challenge, can receive more God’s sufficiency promised us. Better than fear brought on by human reasoning, from what is happening around the world or across town.    

Father, lead us to recognize your resources provided as your sufficiency to us. We recognize our faith must go beyond our feelings. Your power will be made perfect in our weakness, AMEN  

Robert Lives in Sunnyvale CA serving in a Sharing and Caring Ministry