“Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and head across the lake to Bethsaida, while he sent the people home.” (Mark 6:45, NLT)
“We tend to think that if Jesus Christ compels us to do something and we are obedient to Him, He will lead us to great success … In fact, His purpose may be exactly the opposite.
What is my vision of God’s purpose for me? Whatever it may be, His purpose is for me to depend on Him and on His power now. If I can stay calm, faithful, and unconfused while in the middle of the turmoil of life, the goal of the purpose of God is being accomplished in me. God is not working toward a particular finish – His purpose is in the process itself.
God’s purpose is to enable me to see that He can walk on the storms of my life right now. If we realize that moment-by-moment obedience is the goal, than each moment as it comes is precious.”
(Oswald Chambers, My Utmost For His Highest, July 28)
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Today I am joining … Scripture & a Snapshot and Sunday Scripture Blessings and Selah .
this is certainly an ongoing process. It’s one of my favourite parts about being a believer. Every day Jesus shows me something new and begins the process of teaching me how to understand through his eyes.
It is both a hard and amazing process. One I would not want to miss out on!
I love this picturesque imagery. He truly is sovereign and well able to handle my little storms.
And aren’t we grateful He can!
I’m learning that God’s purpose is my maturity and growth in knowing Him and trusting His leadership more than in my comfort.
Great example of the need to trust him even on the hard days.+
The knowledge that He is able to calm any storm and walk on any sea should give us peace and confidence whatever we are facing!