Fast From Premature Resolution
John 12:27
Jesus our pure redeemer felt grief, anger and frustration. Jesus our sinless Savior cursed a fig tree (Mark 11:14), turned over tables of injustice (Matthew 21:12), and publicly rebuked hypocrites (Matthew 23:1-4).
Jesus our pure redeemer felt grief, anger and frustration. Jesus our sinless Savior cursed a fig tree (Mark 11:14), turned over tables of injustice (Matthew 21:12), and publicly rebuked hypocrites (Matthew 23:1-4).
Pause a moment to consider this reality: Jesus was troubled. From Jesus life, we see holy can feel troubled. Does it trouble us that Jesus felt troubled? Is Jesus’ disclosure consistent with our images of Him? Theses are critical questions because they reveal how we associate with words like sinless, sanctified, and holy.
In the midst of Jesus’ journey, He felt troubled. Surely then, a troubled soul is not always a sign of weaken faith. Instead, a trouble soul is sometimes evidence of obedience to come. Christ’s obedience to the cross was His final act, on earth, to fulfill the purpose for which He came. “Well done!” is connected by countless moments in which we discern and reconfirm our decisions to follow Jesus over and over and over again.
In the midst of Jesus’ journey, He felt troubled. Surely then, a troubled soul is not always a sign of weaken faith. Instead, a trouble soul is sometimes evidence of obedience to come. Christ’s obedience to the cross was His final act, on earth, to fulfill the purpose for which He came. “Well done!” is connected by countless moments in which we discern and reconfirm our decisions to follow Jesus over and over and over again.
Reflection: Remember a time when your heart was troubled for less-than a holy reason. Then contrast that feeling with a time your heart was troubled, like Jesus, for obedience in the making. Typically, the difference is seen by whether processing information is in our head or by talking to God. Investing time in discerning these differences can help us know when our emotions are not in sync with God.
Fast: Fast from premature resolution. Allow process to run its course and do not skip to the end. Resist sweeping things under the rug. Face the problem. Name the trouble. Talk to Father God. Ask God for the solution.
Source: Alicia Britt Chole.40 Days of Decrease
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