Running With Jesus
October 31
Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles…
Romans 12:1
Rebecca had come to ‘The Awakening Conference’ to give the Lord everything, every burden, every care, every want and desire, and replace them with the joy life had slowly and methodically robbed her of. With that one goal in mind, she meditated.
She had no idea how long she’d been meditating when, in the blink of an eye, she was standing hand-in-hand with Jesus! She felt the need to ask, “What do You want me to do, Lord?”
With the tenderness of a father with his daughter, Jesus took Rebecca by the hand and began running at a lady-like pace. Smiling at her look of astonishment Jesus responded, “Have you not come to recapture My joy? That requires no work. Rather, My joy is founded in My love for you!” He laughed, “What could bring more joy than to run with me as you used to?” His love washed over her, and in that moment Rebecca realized her surroundings; so beautiful she could hardly take it in!
In the physical world the worship music changed to an upbeat tempo. Rebecca’s face flashed with mischief, and with one quick stride behind her, she hollered, “Let’s race!” Feeling the wind in her face, Rebecca raced with Jesus through fields of lush grass and beautiful wildflowers. As you would surmise, He let her win…showing her that His greatest joy was in seeing her shed every inhibition to achieve this goal.
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Although of great benefit, this isn’t something reserved for weekend conferences. Rebecca experienced her run with Jesus because she was willing to throw off everything that stood between her and the joy she had experienced before life had stripped it away piece by piece. Seeking Jesus can be done in the privacy of your home, or anywhere you can get quiet before the Lord.
Today’s text urges us to be honest, to lay everything on the table when we approach the throne of grace. But the choice is ours. Jesus will not force us to share and shed our burdens.
But be honest with yourself, wouldn’t you like to see what it feels like to run with Jesus?
Prayer
“Help me lay it all down, Lord, everything that stands between You and me. Amen.”
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