What do we do, with the things we know to be true?
Here’s today’s spoonful of courage:
In John 13, there’s an interesting phrase repeated—over and over—like a broken record. That Jesus knew everything.
Jesus knew—his “hour” has come, meaning his time to endure the suffering of the cross.
Jesus knew—the one who would betray him: Judas.
And Jesus knew—“all things” had been given to him.
What’s interesting here is the link between what Jesus knew about himself, others, and his circumstances…… and what he did with it.
What Jesus knew influenced what he did…..
He took up a basin and towel—and washed his disciples—those rascal’s feet.
He modeled for his disciples –and us, his followers—how to live. As a servant…..
And after providing the example, he charges his followers to follow in his footsteps..
“a servant isn’t better than his master. The ones who are sent (that’s us) aren’t better than the one who sends (that’s Jesus).
What’s interesting here…. Is that what Jesus knew, influenced what he did…..
And the same applies to us… Jesus’ followers… 2 millenniums later…
What we know—or should know—about ourselves… determines what we do…
The more secure we are in Christ… the more embedded our identity is in the One who is above all things and who holds all things together…
The more we will serve…. Without trying to prove ourselves, without worrying about what others think, or worrying how we will benefit…
When our identity is secure and safe, resting in the arms of an all-wise, all-loving God… no telling how we will serve and what we will do in the Name of Christ.
What we know about ourselves, God, and our circumstances, determine what we do….
Here’s just one thing—amongst a million things—you need to know….. that will have an impact on your life….your purpose… and your mission….
If you have received Christ, then the Spirit of Christ lives within you.
Now, I’m not saying you’re gonna walk on water, or raise the dead, or with one laser beam of Holy Spirit power—do something spectacular…..
We were never designed or purposed to be responsible for the sins of the world.
We’re not Jesus…
But… it’s something to ponder…
Everything we need to fulfill the purposes God has in store for our lives and ministry… has been given to us…
Because the Spirit of Christ lives within us…
Jesus recognized a need, did something no one else wanted to do, threw off his inhibits and self-consciousness about what others would think—-and simply pick up the towel and serve…
Believers have the same Spirit living with us… that empowered Jesus to do what he did…
Now that’s something to know… and wrap our minds around…
And what we know about ourselves, and the security we have in Christ…
Knowing that our identity, purpose, and future is safe and secure.
Will change everything… especially what we DO, our lives…
Think about it…
“Now that you KNOW these things, you will be blessed if you DO them”
I’m Dr. Chuck…
