September 25, 2020: SOAP #3949:  Ezra 2-3; Luke 8    

Scripture:  Luke (NIV) 8:1 After this, Jesus travelled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him,

Observation:  As I was reading this chapter, the Holy Spirit drew my attention to the last phrase in the first verse (above).  “The Twelve were with him…”   Being “with Him” in verse 9, I see that they were able to ask Him questions about His parables.  Then one day (verse 22), Jesus said, “Let’s go to the other side of the lake.”  Being “with Him” they saw Him still a storm (verse 24) and cast demons out of a man (verse 29). 

It is amazing what they learned when they were “with him!” 

Application:  As I was considering the above, I heard Jesus say, “People are often more interested in me being with them then they are in them being with me! They want me to participate in what they are doing rather than participating in what I am doing.” 

Maybe I should change the word to: “And I walk with Him, and I talk with Him.  And I tell Him He is my Lord.  And the things I learn as I walk with Him, by reading from His Word”        

Prayer:  Lord, the more I know you, the more reasonable it is for me to fit into your plans rather than try to make you fit into my plans.  Forgive me for putting my desires above yours.  How inconsiderate of me.  You are worthy and must be number 1 in my life. Amen

Pastor Leon
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