The search for Jesus

 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”But they did not understand what he was saying to them.

LUKE 2:49-50

Jesus knew from his early childhood he was responsible for doing his father's work. It is our responsibility to do as he asks - regardless of your life ordeal. I assure you the Lord will not leave you. Turn all things to God. 

He is here - living inside you - waiting to ignite the spirit of love that is rightfully yours - given in Jesus triumph at the cross to all those people that say - Jesus is Lord - risen to be my savior. Then become his student.

Jesus had to be doing his father's will as the spirit inside of him came from the father. Those who call Jesus Lord and are reborn in baptism of The Holy Spirit have the same access to the full spirit of God inside of you. This is the the truth of The Holy Spirit. 

There is one God and one Holy Spirit. There is one Jesus that came - died - and rose again and sits at the right hand of God. There is one name above all others - and there is one name that will set you free. Be diligent in seeking the will of Christ in you as you are his most special possession.

In that day...

 “Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father. In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God."

JOHN 16:25-27

The part of saying, - "At that day ye shall ask in my name." - is to get to a point of absolute certainty that you are one with the spirit of Jesus. Fear not of what you feel may be an unanswered prayer and realize you are in training.

God's on the job training is the wilderness of life given to navigate through the enemy with the power of Christ. You will not fall - the Lord has you. Give all fears to God and welcome Jesus for your work - he awaits your arrival.

The purpose of prayer is simply for a faithful devotion and trust in God to guide you. It is you - by faith - speaking to God - for life. In the day - you are one with The Holy Spirit - the Lord's life will be seen in you. There will be no discernible quality that separates you from Jesus - as his life will be lived in you. 

The Way of The Lord

“We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. He will be delivered over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him and spit on him; they will flog him and kill him. On the third day he will rise again.” The disciples did not understand any of this. Its meaning was hidden from them, and they did not know what he was talking about.

LUKE: 18:31-34

In following Jesus - just go for it. Give it all. Jesus is our example of success. Love him as he loves you. He let his spirit of triumph be given to you in love at the cross. It is where all of us were born.

In walking in complete harmony with Jesus, I know him. He is kind, so loving, courageous and complete. The Lord awaits your renewal - when you turn to him in love and thanks - you bless him with more power in this world. Lets all love him as much as we can!

The life of Jesus to human eyes was a failure. He took his disciples to watch him die. A tragic event to his loving followers - breaking their hearts. However, they had yet to receive the understanding of God to know that his way was triumphant. The purpose of God is not the purpose of man. The understanding of God is not inside man - but resides with The Holy Spirit of God and his given to his followers as the Lord decides.

It is our specific calling to seek communion with Jesus always. We are in his way as we communicate with him, walk with him and are obedient to him. We are with him in prayer and meditation of his word. In this - trust not the appearance of your circumstance but the love of Christ in your heart. It is there you will find him and he will reveal himself to you. Jesus is the Truth of The Way to Eternal Life.

Relationship with Christ

"Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them..."

LUKE 18:31

God is the very essence of life. Jesus gave us his spirit at the cross in triumph as he defeated the world. So therefore, you can live through Jesus for life. Seek Jesus, your Lord in all endeavors. He is with you always - seek him. 

The closer you get to seeking him - the more you feel his love and spirit. The more prayers are answered and more people will be drawn to God in obedience for his great love.

Jesus "took" the twelve aside. He chose you for the purpose of using you for his work. Jesus himself claims you and you have been called -  not because of experience, money, influence or any other such human value. No - he chose you because you were empty and therefore can be filled. It is God in you that is required for the work of Jesus to be done. For God to take hold of you from the inside - you must not maintain a line of self-fulfilling work - as that is your will.

It is your direct personal relationship to Jesus that fills you with the spiritual gifts the Lord has prepared for you. The power is in Christ - the faith and obedience for the task are up to you.

Compelled by God

 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled."

LUKE 18:31

The beauty of God is that his path is continual. It never ends because it is for eternity. Jesus sought the Father in all he did - so must we as children of God. Be not afraid of the unknown for the unknown is known with Jesus.

He conquered the world and offers his spirit to anyone that chooses the same path to the Father. Accept Jesus as Lord and Savior and he walks with you - Always.

Jerusalem was the final destination for Jesus. The point of Jerusalem was for Jesus to fulfill his mission for his Father. His face was set to this purpose without regard to the world or its influences. God knows the end from the beginning - we do not. We cannot fathom the work of God or the way in which he asks us to be molded because we do not see the final picture as he does. You see - God knows the end - so all things are made in accordance for the will of God to be fulfilled and only he knows the finished work.

I have overcome the world

“Do you now believe?” Jesus replied. “A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

JOHN 16:31-33

Turning to Jesus for salvation does not mean you gain an instant pot of Gold. It means you will face difficulty but it will not be as difficult for you because the spirit of Jesus will give you great - God-like strength.

Through the trials - you gain strength, purity, fearlessness and you get immense peace and comfort because Jesus already overcame the world. So I know I can never actually fail completely because my Lord Jesus Christ saves me every single time.

It is misunderstood that choosing Christ is deliverance from trouble. It is truth that Jesus is deliverance while in trouble. All children of God will face trouble as spoken by the Lord - and God always provides what is needed in the moment. He does not give you tomorrows spiritual strength today.

It is the strain of hardship that creates spiritual strength within. Without the strain there is no gain. Refinement of character and spiritual growth occur in the fire of faith. Take heart in the fact that there is no thing to great for Jesus to see you through - he has overcome the world and he defied death to be your guide.

The Way of Patience

After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.

MATTHEW 11:1

Don't lose faith when you feel you are about to receive an answer that you don't get. Jesus is with you - teaching with abundant patience to be certain you are dependent in your life at all times on him.

Lose your mind and prayer of despair. The Lord loves you - he is guiding you to alertness into the spirit world to prepare his students for battle against the evil one.

Be weary of creating certainties of how God will respond in advance but rather remain focused on him throughout. The habit of you thinking for God will leave him out of the situation. God works in patience, faith and obedience. He prepares the way and asks you to follow him at once the preparations are complete.

Wait for the Lord with peaceful patience. He is not constrained to human understanding or time - which is why Jesus requires you to have faith in him. Angst and anxiety are rooted in being unsettled. Choose Peace to take with you on the way. Bring Love along as well. Be certain to wear your belt of Wisdom and Understanding for the journey as it will be required. These supplies are all provided by The Holy Spirit in patience and prayer with the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord works where you are sent to wait.