PLAN FOR VICTORY—Emotional Control Part 10/12
John 6:44-58
John 6:44-58
These devotions may sound like God is a warm genie who waits for us to rub him and ask for wishes to come true to make our lives wonderful. This is not their intention. Our awesome sovereign God, maker of heaven and earth, has extreme power.
Jesus does have a wonderful plan for our lives, but He’s not here to meet our whims. He made us to serve and reciprocate His love. For His glory. Remember, He is the potter, we are the clay. John 6 in the Bible teaches us as we study His Word that He can be offensive to some people.
We begin to understand His dismay with His fellow countrymen. They are grumbling about how can anyone eat someone’s flesh? Jesus told them that he who eats of His flesh will live, calling Himself bread. Vv 47-51. They didn’t get it. They had ears but didn’t hear correctly. What is Jesus saying?
Instead of fulfilling the selfish desires of His followers, He exceeded their limited expectations. His message was disturbing and offensive. The image of eating His flesh and drinking His blood freaked them out. They did not understand what He was saying. “Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life.” Vs 54. He offered them spiritual bread from heaven. He wasn’t the Messiah-King they expected. But He was exactly that and so much more.
So much more—that is exactly what He offers us, His children. Instead, we want a Jesus who meets our selfish needs. Jesus is too big to be contained in our little box, and He thinks big when planning our lives. This wonderful life can only be found in our radical obedience to His commands.
Replace insecurity with His strength. Switch self indulgence with His open arms of love and provision. Ask Jesus to show you what His Word means. With His help, courage will allow us to act on His truth.
Take Home Nugget
Anger, fear, insecurity, bitterness and other emotions can steer us off the path that was laid by our Lord specifically for us to follow. Getting off that path means we’ll not claim His best. David’s heart was set on winning the battle and honoring God. He did not waver. Goliath taunted him but was powerless to harm him.
Holy Lord who wants for us His best
Is not a genie in a bottle, but a God of power.
Refuse the worst and embrace the rest
Above the ordinary our goals tower.
J.D. Griffith
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