“He said to them, “Let us go somewhere else to the towns nearby, so that I may preach there also; for that is what I came for.” And He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out the demons” (Mark 1:38-39).
It is as if Jesus is saying to those who would try to hold on to Him, “I am not yours alone, but I came for all.” How many times have local fellowships acted as if they had a corner on the truth? “We are the ones who have the truth and You do not,” seems often to be an attitude that is projected. Jesus has come for the world so that as many as believe would receive His salvation and live in the communion of love which comes from our Lord and God.
Lord, I find the place in which I am comfortable and think I have all that is needed. You have placed a longing in every human heart which reaches beyond ourselves and out to You. You are the only One who fills that longing. Guide me, Lord, so that I live into the life You are offering me. Teach me all that this means, and set my feet upon the course of the life of salvation which prepares me for an eternal life of communion with You.
Lord, You call us to be leaders and in leadership there is a temptation to think all that needs to be known is already known. To lead is first to be behind You, for only You know where we need to go. Help me to take those steps so that I follow You and then help me so that nothing gets in the way of my following You. Guide me, Lord Jesus, in the way of right living, seeking Your righteousness and looking to You as the Author of my faith. Amen.
