Walk In The Light
Today’s Bible Reading : John 11:9-10
Memory Verse : John 11:9
‘Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.’
Commentary By Andrew Wommack
Jesus compares His decision to return to Judea to a man traveling during the day. Daytime travel doesn’t guarantee a hazard-free trip but the light does allow us to see the hazards. At nighttime, it’s inevitable that we will stumble. Likewise, walking in the light of God’s direction doesn’t mean that there won’t be problems, but the alternative of ‘doing our own thing’ (that is walking in darkness) is guaranteed to get us into trouble.
Jesus was obeying the leading of His Father to return to Judea. He could see exactly what was going to take place and He was going to walk in the light that His Father had given Him. Our decisions should not be based on whether or not we will be hurt in some way as a result of our actions, but we must discern God’s will and do it regardless of the cost.
The misconception that, ‘if God is in it, there will be no problems’ is not only wrong, but is dangerous. This kind of thinking has caused many people to ‘back off’ from what God has told them to do when things don’t go the way they expected. Our problems do not come from God, therefore, we should not pray for problems and not embrace them as being ‘a blessing from God in disguise.’ Furthermore, when trials come, we should not be shocked (1 Pet. 4:12) and not let problems or the lack thereof confirm or deny God’s will for us.
Jesus died for each one of us. Each one of us ought to live for Him. Offering ourselves to God is not just a one-time deal. We have to die daily to our own desires. This has to be a living, ongoing commitment to the Lord.
To live for the Lord is the ultimate, and do His good will for He died for us and rose up to give us the victory over all things in His way not our way.
Shalom
Walking in the Lord doesn’t mean we will not face trials and we always find a way out in Christ as he’s our refuge. When we do not surrender to God and we live our own life when the evil wind blows, it blows and destroys you as you have no hope in Christ but In yourself. Lets trust In God and lean not on our won understanding.
What a powerful word! Very encouraging and real!
‘Our decisions should not be based on whether or not we will be hurt in some way as a result of our actions, but we must discern God’s will and do it regardless of the cost.’
Thank God for the Holy spirit our helper who helps us in all things!!!