THE WORKINGS OF JESUS IN US

We--commoners as you and as me--are to actually be like Jesus.  Can that possibly sink in?  Will such thoughts make it past the security entrance without the buzzers and sirens erupting?  Can we really believe that we awkward and weak dare ponder the literal walking like Jesus upon earth?

Such is our call.  At best, a good theoretical discussion from our Sunday School Quarterlies would create....discussion.

But what about God's expectant call in our direction?  Can we, should we, could we.....be like Him?

The answer is Yes; otherwise God would not have given such an invitation.  So how shall we view this seemingly impossible task?  I would suggest slowly, studiously, and prayerfully ponder Jesus' walk.

1. Learn to be at ease.  We are just too tense.  How I have fought this one.  Things going the way I wanted has nothing to do with the kingdom system.  Going the way He wants is everything.
2. Learn to trust Him with your moment.  Our calculation of how things are going are just so vulnerable to misreading.  Everything is or will work to His glory.  My problem has been I wanted to steer the matters at hand to go favorably without awareness God had another in the wings who would be blessed if there was just a bit of interference.
3. Learn that God is near.  The Word says so.  God is not a 911 responder.  He was there before the fire started, during the fire, and there for clean-up.  You are not separated from His hand nor His love.
4. Learn that God is still creative.  This is one of my favorite things about God.  For years I believed He had already used up all of His good fireworks.
5. Learn that our wisdom pales compared to God's.  So don't perpetually try to stay in control.  We tend to get in the way.  He knows stuff.  Let Him lead.