What is needed more in this life than a trustworthy leader and guiding star? Our journey through life becomes desolate without this significant guide. But oh, how fortunate we are if He, the faithful Savior, has become our Guide and we may walk hand in hand with Him through life! It then becomes a wonderful journey. Yes! It is so good to walk hand in hand with Jesus, for He leads so well!
Even a loyal friend cannot always meet our expectations, but the Savior is and remains the same at all times, in all circumstances. He wants to bless us and always stand by us. However, He expects our unconditional faith and obedience. If we follow Him as obedient children, He leads us on glorious paths. Our soul can be refreshed, and when we are filled with the love of Jesus and His grace, we can then pass it on to others.
How often did Jesus desire to be alone with His disciples! In Mark 6:31, He said, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” The disciples could see results of their work because they were often alone with Jesus. They were able to learn so much from Him. He led them into solitude so they could gain new strength for their inner lives.
This remains a necessity for God’s children today. The essence of a fruitful life stems from the intimate communion with the Master. We may repeatedly draw from this source of strength with joy. Jesus alone knows how much we need His help and strength. He is always the same, whether we are on mountain heights or on the battlefield. He wants to be near us at all times.
If we draw near to Him in quietness and cultivate intimate fellowship with Him, He will also be with us and support us in our work for Him. Those who have learned to draw grace upon grace from His fullness will not lack, even in dry and barren times. He can satisfy us as with a river. When we have had this experience, our life has realized its purpose. It will then be a blessing to others. We need to let our light shine in the world so that poor and lost souls will also be won and led to the Lord through us.
It is so important to always remain closely connected to the Lord Jesus so that His light can shine through us and show others the way home to the Father’s house! Everyone needs a living Savior who can bring peace to their restless hearts and balm for their burning wounds. The great Savior and Redeemer of humanity desires to confront the sinful world through those who have been saved and freed by Him. It is not so much what we say about Jesus that matters, but what we have received from Him. That is what gives us the strength to work successfully for Him and be a blessing to others.
Anna Sippel
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