Today’s Reading:
Luke 2: 40 - 52
“…the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. But they, supposing him to have been in the company…) (Luke 2: 43-44)
Jesus’ parents were religious, they went to Jerusalem every year as commanded by the Lord. But this particular year when Jesus was twelve, they went with him and in the process of returning home, Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem and the parents knew not of it. They assumed that Jesus was among their acquaintances, what a costly assumption! They went on a day’s journey without Jesus. Several Christians are on the spiritual journey and they assume Jesus is with them when he hasn’t been in the ship of their life. Is Jesus in that relationship? Are you sure the ministry you are running is in line with the master’s agenda?
It will be disastrous to assume Jesus is in the boat of your life when in the real sense, he’s not there. Miracles and abundant provisions may not be a true measure that Jesus is with you. A popular minister of the gospel has been ministering for years and one day, he prayed that the Holy Spirit should not leave him but the Lord responded that he had left him since. He now asked a question from Jesus, what of the miracles in my ministry? Jesus said what he has been seeing is just shadows and not reality. It was just to honour His name. He broke down, repented and called Jesus back, then an outstanding testimony characterises his ministry. Don’t assume the master is with you. Call him now!
JAMES ALADE
To surrender your life to Christ, say this prayer aloud. “Father, I acknowledge my sin against You. I repent and ask for forgiveness, in the name of Jesus. I surrender to the Lordship of Jesus. By the power of Your Holy Spirit, take control of my heart and lead me in Your path of righteousness. Thank you, Lord.”
If you said the prayer, Congratulations! Prayerfully look for a living church and meet the resident reverend, pastor or priest.
Prayers:
Lord, have mercy on me if I have been assuming you are with me when in the real sense you are far from me.
Wherever l have lost touch with the master l repent today and ask that you come back in Jesus’ name.
Cast me not away from your presence and take not your Holy Spirit from me in Jesus’ name.
Help me to be sensitive to your move in my life, Amen.
A Resounding Amen🙏