God of all, bless and guide the path of this dear reader; in Christ Jesus I pray, amen.
Our study about Jesus and His power to defeat sin and death continues with John 11: 7 After the two days, he said to his disciples, "Let's go back to Judea." 8 They said, "Rabbi, you can't do that. The Jews are out to kill you, and you're going back?" 9 Jesus replied, "Are there not twelve hours of daylight? Anyone who walks in daylight doesn't stumble because there's plenty of light from the sun. 10 Walking at night, he might very well stumble because he can't see where he's going." (The Message).
You and I have those whose doubt about what we can and should do. Sometimes their negativity does influence us and we shy away from what we know we've been called to do. The old adage is true, something about soaring with eagles while hanging out with turkeys... Jesus was with such a group. They believed, they saw, they witnessed, they doubted. Are they any different than us at times? No. What they had witnessed was another plot to try and kill Jesus in the area they had just gone through and now as Jesus is saying they should return they reply with, "Rabbit, you can't do that." How often have we thought that about something we know God can do, yet we limit or try to limit God's power in our lives? Jesus' reply to that was about knowing where you stand and where you walk. If we stand on the promises of God and walk in the light of God's love, we're not going to stumble. If we seek to walk away from the light of God in darkness, we're going to fall.
How does the ground look around your feet right now? Are you standing on holy ground, walking in the light and love of God? You'll get exactly to where God is leading you.
PRAYER: Amazing God of light and love, help me to stand firmly on your promises and plan for my life. Help me to walk steadily and strongly toward where You lead me today. I pray this in Christ Jesus' precious and powerful name, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
Eradio Valverde
