Hey all,
Have you ever run over a pothole? Now you may be thinking (especially here in Michigan, all the time), but actually I am talking about spiritual potholes. These are those things in our lives that come along and try to distract you from the path that God has set you on.
I think in order to add some clarity to this journey we need to look in scripture. Specifically read John 13:1-17. As I shared with a few people this week, in reading this scripture (the washing of the disciplesh feet) has this question ever occurred to you: "Why in the World would Jesus wash the disciples feet"? Afterall he is Alpha and Omega, the coming king, and here we have the image of him washing the feet, lowering himself as a servant.
Ah yes, you have probably thought of this and to go a bit further you probably realize that Jesus was setting the example for you and me. On this jouney we are destined to run into potholes but in the same way that Jesus set an example for us, we are to set the example for those around us. When the hard times come of course our first reaction may be to panic/lose hope. In truth, through prayer and supplication we must learn that the bad times will not last. No matter how many pot holes we run over, we must steady our course. Moreover we must come alongside one another and be that helping hand through the rough times. This is the example that Jesus set, to be a servant to all. As the Fall kicks in and Children's ministry, youth ministry, Adult Bible Studies and Sunday morning celebrations rev up, let us not forget he who was servant to all!
May God Bless you and Heaven Smile on you!
Pastor Jason
1 comment:
Many potholes lately and it isn't a fun ride but I just know in the end that God will prevail through it all. I am NOT seeing it all right now but I just know that HE will show me the way.
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