I often read comparisons of the way Jesus lived and acted. And then I’m encouraged, not necessarily by the former fad slogan, WWJD, but, by that thinking, into trying to be like Him in His actions. I certainly find Jesus actions ones to be modeled. And, a little more each day, to live in Him. But I find some things unfair.
Jesus was God.
He knew. He acted and reacted in ways where he knew his outcome. How difficult is it to act, knowing, I mean truly KNOWING, what the result will be? It certainly seems as if Jesus had a huge advantage with the knowledge He possessed. How can I model that if I’m not afforded the same knowledge?
Today’s Utmost talks about going to “our Jerusalem” just as Jesus did on his way to be crucified. We aren’t to let the world keep us from going to where God calls us. And yet, where does God call us?
As Jesus KNEW what his fate was, was it “easier” to go to Jerusalem? Or was it harder, knowing the fate that lie before Him? If i knew my fate, even the outcome of this very day, how would I respond in my actions throughout the day? Even right now?
I suppose that’s what it means to truly “live in Him”. Though I don’t know the fate that lies before me, I am to keep my eyes focused on Him and not let the things of this world keep me from Him. And, in thinking about that, I DO know the ultimate fate that lies before me.
Time to watch “Big Fish” again…
If I knew my fate, even the fate of this day, would I respond differently, perhaps to try to “get out” of that fate? So, that’s a component as well, live today as if it were my last day. What would I do then?
