To Whom Shall We Go?
Scripture – John 6:66-71: From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.” Then Jesus replied, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” (He meant Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, who, though one of the Twelve, was later to betray him.)
Observation – (Write down what you see in the scripture) There comes a point when each person has to make a decision regarding Christ. Will I commit my life to Him or will I choose a different path? These were disciples who “turned back and no longer followed him.” As Jesus becomes clearer about who He is, the implications of following Him start sinking in, as well. There’s a point at which a leap of faith is required – when I say, “Lord, I choose you, and whatever happens, I’ll stick with you.” Peter had crossed that point. His question is ours, “Lord, to whom shall we go?” Many people continue searching for answers. I have made my choice, and I’m not tempted to look elsewhere. That’s a decision that’s grown over the years and has been reinforced through a variety of ups and downs. The fact is, at this point in my life and experience, I can’t imagine going with anyone else.
Application – (Write how you will be different today because of what you have just read) I will continue to follow Jesus Christ today. I will trust Him to provide whatever I need to do that. I will encourage others to stay open to Him – to not cut and run without giving Him a real chance to be the Savior and answer He is.
Prayer – (Write out a brief prayer) Lord, teach me how to do that – how to communicate your truth – how to invite people to come to you. Thank for your grace. Help me be a bearer of that today.
Observation – (Write down what you see in the scripture) There comes a point when each person has to make a decision regarding Christ. Will I commit my life to Him or will I choose a different path? These were disciples who “turned back and no longer followed him.” As Jesus becomes clearer about who He is, the implications of following Him start sinking in, as well. There’s a point at which a leap of faith is required – when I say, “Lord, I choose you, and whatever happens, I’ll stick with you.” Peter had crossed that point. His question is ours, “Lord, to whom shall we go?” Many people continue searching for answers. I have made my choice, and I’m not tempted to look elsewhere. That’s a decision that’s grown over the years and has been reinforced through a variety of ups and downs. The fact is, at this point in my life and experience, I can’t imagine going with anyone else.
Application – (Write how you will be different today because of what you have just read) I will continue to follow Jesus Christ today. I will trust Him to provide whatever I need to do that. I will encourage others to stay open to Him – to not cut and run without giving Him a real chance to be the Savior and answer He is.
Prayer – (Write out a brief prayer) Lord, teach me how to do that – how to communicate your truth – how to invite people to come to you. Thank for your grace. Help me be a bearer of that today.
1 Comments:
Dear Roger: REALLY enjoy your thoughts..you have a real gift of putting your thoughts into words.
As I read the Scripture I found myself filled with thanksgiving that God called me so long ago, allowed me to have faith in Christ and follow Him throughout the years. Best decision I ever made. (Marrying Bill was the 2nd) As Peter said "To whom shall we go?"
Wanted to add comment to your application..something like to more effectively enable people to find Christ...You are doing a great job letting Christ lead you out of your comfort zones....How about talking to Him about whether He thinks it is a good idea...that instead of pointing people to the part of the bulletin that tells how...you put it clearly into words..and then if called to, point them to the bulletin for re-enforcement.
Your love of Christ is evident, and your preaching has always been good..it now seems more Spirit infused. May our Lord continue to bless and use you each day of your life.
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