Thoughts
on Michael Wells’ teachings in My Weakness for His Strength (Vol. 1) - #
335
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The text for today’s writing by Michael is one of the most
quoted verses from the Bible. Yet it is most often ignored so far as today’s
relevancy for Believers. Michael gives us the practical application for our
lives AS Believers for today…
DAY 347
Where Is Jesus?
Jesus said, “But I, when
I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.”
--John 12:32
Once I read a church newsletter while pretending that I
was an unbeliever considering going to church. Would I be interested in finding
out more about what this particular church emphasized?
Most of what was written could have been left unsaid. There were a few articles
that contained the popular Christian psycho-babble. Some activities were listed
with the encouragement that if I, or someone I sent, attended, it would be life
changing. I knew better than that! The newsletter was well planned and laid
out, it had a certain appeal, but every attempt to interest the reader only prompted my conviction that
these words had no power. Noticeably absent in the several pages was any mention of Jesus.
As I read, I wanted to be able to say something that
would communicate the discovery of life. All the phrases that
came to mind were worn out, holding very little meaning because of overuse.
What could I say that was new? Then the Spirit whispered, “Speak of
Jesus in My power. In My power the same old word is always new!” I was
reminded of visiting in another country the most successful missionary that I
personally know. When I asked the secret of success, he responded, “I only speak of Jesus. I have
not spent years understanding the culture or the language; I have only spoken
of Jesus.”
To stand back and
objectively listen as a believer witnesses to someone certainly does not sound
that dynamic. In fact, the words may have often been said before by others. Freedom from self, sin, the
world, the rejection and hurt of others, money for which the world clamors,
worry, or fear, all such talk from those who abide in His power is different,
not in content so much as in power. Then it is not merely said to another that God loves
him; the listener can sense God’s loving him through the speaker. Each day in Christ is new, exciting,
and appealing.
Yellow – VIP, Very Important Point Green
– IT, Incredible Truth
Red – GP, Greatest Promises
Turquoise – UR, Unfathomable Riches Pink
– PV, Priceless Victory
Undoubtedly, Michael’s
text verse is in the context of Jesus speaking about His dying on His Cross,
and the “draw” of His crucifixion and payment for a Sinner’s penalty for sin.
However, once a Believer, HOW is Christ “lifted up” in a relevant way for us?
Michael points to the
application in clear, precise words.
Then
the Spirit whispered, “Speak of Jesus in My power.
In
My power the same old word is always new!”
“I only speak of
Jesus.” Speak only of Jesus. THERE Jesus is.
“The listener can sense God’s loving him through the speaker. Each day
in Christ is new, exciting, and appealing.” Well, amen!
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