What do you think about such an invitation.?
Did Jesus commanded us to do so? Yes, yes He did.
Is it at all possible? Yes, for Jesus doesn’t command what
is impossible to be done.
Today I was walking on my tread mill and reading Abide in Christ by Andrew Murray (The
joy of belonging in God’s presence) and I was impressed with what Mr. Murray
states in Chapter 3 – TRUSTING HIM TO KEEP YOU. Actually there were a couple of
things he stated that really stood out to me this morning. He mentions this,
“Abiding in Him is not a work that we have to do…..but a consenting to let Him
do all for us, and in us, and through us."
Stop now and consider how powerful and especially loving He
is. He is this amazing creator who created universes and cells and sound and
rainbows. He desired us and created us to enjoy His company and He amazingly
enjoys us!
The next thought that gripped my attention this Sunday
morning was, “when He says “Abide IN ME,” He offers Himself, the Keeper of
Israel that slumbers not nor sleeps, with all His power and love, as the living
home of the soul, where the mighty influences of His grace will be stronger to
keep than all their feebleness to lead astray.
Sounds like it is actually takes work to pull in the
opposite direction. A direction that leads to places that offer self-pity,
frustration, anger, selfishness, and greed among a host of undesirables.
I’d rather be rooted in Christ and ABIDE in Him. I think
I’ll take some lessons from this amazing looking tree trunk and stay rooted and
rooting for the Lover of My Soul…
How
about you?
