I remained behind the semi for a bit until a spot opened to pass. While there, I felt my van sway side to side uncontrollably. My hands gripped the wheel to try and control the movements and keep straight. The uncontrolled movement continued until finally I could pass. Following so close to this bigger, more powerful vehicle caused me to lose sight of surroundings and control my path of travel. SCARY!!!
'Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked.
“Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.”
Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.' (Matthew 20:32-34)
'It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. For Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” (Romans 9:16-17)
"As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus."
"so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody." (1 Thessalonians 4:1-2;12)
Before accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior, we remained lost, blind and empty. God uses those with "skin on" to lead and teach. He sends His Holy Spirit to spread Truth and lead the blind to follow Him. We study Scripture and allow God to speak into our hearts. We attend Bible studies to delve deeper into His Word among other believers who study daily with Him. Our feet continue in the lane, He planned, on this highway of life.
Other individuals will come into our lane and to love, comfort, guide and speak Truth into their lives. Allow Him to shine through you and display His power for all to see. Continually praise and give all glory to Him. Avoid following too closely to one with "skin on". Just as my van swayed in the directions the semi controlled; we may begin moving in directions led by others, not God. There is a thin line between receiving comfort from a loved one or friend and becoming dependent on them for healing and peace. Only God can provide the comfort, love and Truth which leads to peace. Yes, He uses some in our lives to guide; but, we must realize He is our Savior. When times get tough, emotions run rampant, lies consume our thoughts or it is just a crumby day; run to Him, not the phone. Seek Him for the peace and understanding. Feed yourself with Truth. If one with "skin on" is required to help Him, He will send just that person.
A way to see we crossed the line is when struggle occurs to find peace without a particular person. If an answer to a decision or solution to a problem cannot be determined without assistance from a person, then you may need to step back a bit and take some time to spend with God. He will show you how to break that dependency. When we follow Him and keep Him as our Savior, the travel is smooth and no struggle appears. With Him in control, the movements will be straight and peaceful. He takes care of everything and any situation! Accept Him as your Lord and Savior.
God, thank you for another day to serve you. Keep my focus on the comfort You provide. I have truly seen and felt that peace in the last couple years. I now know true, lasting comfort. Thank You for healing my hurts, feeding me Truth and loving me unconditionally. I turn to You and I know You will fight the battles for me. I love You.
Keep praying harder than the devil can work.
Sheree Craig
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