Jesus Is the Answer
Life is extremely messy and complicated. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming. How could we live abundantly in the midst of everyday chaos?
The answer is not the most popular in this self-centered world. Yet the answer remains the same and -what’s most important- the answer really works.
Jesus is the answer to the messiness of life.
Jesus is the answer to the chaos of life.
Jesus is the answer for everything.
I was reading John 8 this morning and was stopped by two phrases. In both of them Jesus was speaking.
The first one gives us an explanation why we are ignoring Jesus:
…there is no place in you for my word. (John 8: 37, NRSV, emphasis added)
The second one gives us advice how to navigate through life’s messiness:
If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples. (John 8: 31, NRSV)
If there is no place in us for Jesus, we truly are lost.
If there is no place in us for the word of God, we will ignore God.
What to do then?
If we do make room for God, he will abide in us.
If we do create space in us for Jesus, we are set free.
How do we do that?
By welcoming Jesus into our heart. By reading the Word of God. By listening to God’s voice. By praying and spending time in God’s presence. By dancing, singing, and worshiping God. By trusting God even when nothing seems to happen. By serving others and practicing kindness in all we do.
Jesus calls us to deepen our belief with steadfast Bible reading. When we meditate God’s word day and night, Jesus forms our life. When we bring the pieces of our messy life to Jesus, he can create something remarkable and purposeful of our chaos.
Because Jesus truly is the answer for everything. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. And the more I abide in Jesus, the more fully I live. The more Scripture-saturated I am, the more grace-filled life I have.
How about you? Are you ready to live with the mark of the cross on you?
I want my mind to be full of Jesus, not junk.
I want my heart to be full of Jesus, not funk.
I want to continue my life in God’s word.
I want God’s word to continue to form me more Christ-like.
How about you? Ready for Jesus?
Gracious God,
You really do have the words of eternal life.
You really do have the answers for our questions.
We bring all the pieces of our messy lives to you.
Create something beautiful our of messes.
Use us for your glory!
We bring every nook and cranny of our soul to you.
Fill us with Jesus!
Form us into Christ-likeness.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
Q4U: How do you navigate through life?
Be blessed, my fellow pilgrim, as you continue in God’s word!
Photo courtesy of Andre Vega. Linking up today with Sharing His Beauty & Hear it on Sunday, Use it on Monday and counting blessings with Ann Voskamp: #1019 Jesus is the answer for our questions. #1020 Jesus is the way out of messiness.
12 thoughts on “Jesus Is the Answer”
This is so true. And the most important of all is to continue abiding daily in the Living Word, our Lord Jesus!
Blessings from Michelle’s.
Mia
Thank you, Mia! Nice to meet you! Big bountiful blessings to you too!
I could not navigate life without my God. Throughout constant communication with Him through the Word, through prayer. I picture Him beside me while I hull the strawberries, clean the guest room and tend to the laundry (all on my list today). So many times it’s in the ordinary that He teaches me most. Thank you for your post that encouraged me to ponder this!
Thank you for sharing, Pamela! Yes, God can be very much present in those mundane tasks. Have a powerfully blessed day!
So true…we have to be intentional about creating space for God to stretch us.
This sent is gold, “If there is no place in us for the word of God, we will ignore God.”
How sad is it that so many Christians think they are listening and obeying God, but by not reading His word and/or not applying it to their lives they are actually ignoring God?
“The Awakening” fasting devotional by Stovall Weems talks about this and how to create space for God. Fasting helps us do that.
Thanks so much, TC, for sharing your thoughts. Yes, fasting is one way to intentionally create more space for God. Maybe other people are stronger than I am but I’ve come to realize that I am totally dependent on God. But he never fails. 🙂 Abundant blessings to you and yours!
Amen! Jesus is truly the answer. I am lost without Him. Everything I do, I always bring Him with me in my mind and in my heart and everything seems perfect. He is my motivation and my inspiration. Thank you for sharing this amazing post! May God bless you!
Thanks so much, Erin! Yes, Jesus really is everything. With him anywhere, without him nowhere. Abundant blessings to you!
The Bible says “In him was life; and the life was the light of men.” (John 1:4). I.e In Jesus, therefore I put my trust in Him to help me navigate through life since In him life resides.
“In Him life resides.” Amen. Thanks for sharing, Petwal. Bountiful Blessings to you as you follow Christ!
Amen! Jesus is the answer to everything. Thank you for your beautiful heart shown through your words. Blessings.
Thank you, Beth, for your sweet and kind words. May God continue to bless you and keep you!