Who rules Your Life?

(Hebrews 13:8) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 

How awesome is that? No matter what changes are happening in our lives and no matter who comes into and out of our lives, He never changes. 

In this chaotic world , when our family, job, and social spheres are often in turmoil and we are lost in a sea of doubt and uncertainty, we know that there is one, and only one, truly stable part of our lives: Jesus Christ. He is always there, always willing to take our hands and comfort, lead and lift us. Nothing else in this life is certain except for Him. Again, how awesome is that?

Of course, there is a catch. You have to know Him and trust Him and put your faith in Him. You must be saved by Him. 

(Colossians 1: 13-14 ESV) He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

The best part of all of this? It is free and available to anyone who asks. Really. No hidden fees, no rebates to send in, and a lifetime guarantee as well.

Living in fear of how the world will react to us, and the decisions we make, open the door to the enemy and his vile lies. The enemy not only tempts us, he can lead us down paths that can destroy us and our loved ones. Often, the path that looks easiest is the way of the devil, not of God.

God's path, to our eyes, is sometimes clouded and confusing, even scary. Could it be that we have not truly given our trust to Him, and taken Him at his word:

(Psalm 119:105 ESV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

He tells us, and God does not lie, that He will light our path. That tells me that even when I am confused and unsure, I only need to trust Him and he will lead me.

In my world, the way I was taught, I have to fend for myself and take control of any situation, lest it fall apart and I am left holding fragments of what I think is the right way. Then reality hits me square in the face and tells me that my way fails, every time. But, when I let God take charge and lead me and my actions, it works. The key is recognizing that what works through the Lord, is not the same as what works in my head. I have to understand and give in to the fact that my plans are just that, my plans. When God and I are on the same page, it flows. Mind you, not always the way I envision, but always the way intended.

Through Jesus, I have a champion. I have a guide who will take care of me and who prepares me with everything to be a servant for Him. It is taking, and keeping, the attitude and mindset that His will must cover mine. There is nothing that I can do without Him that will succeed. It may appear that way sometimes, but what successes I claim as my own are not real. The enemy is always telling me that I can do this or that because I am just that good. I am so grateful that my Lord has shown me His power and glory and that He does have a mighty plan.

The threads that God uses to weave the tapestry that is our life are each selected by Him to be the strongest, most beautifully colorful, and are perfectly fit for the job.

So, does Jesus rule your life, or do you? If you do, I suggest letting Him take charge for a while and see just how much better it is. It really is that simple.

God Bless You,

Michael