Greetings,
This is the first lesson that I have replied to immediately after reading, studying...Wow this lesson is full of many questions and wisdom for our daily walks! I make notecards for each lesson, this one is full!
The victory shout---that is why Jesus asked for the drink! Not a whimper of defeat but a shout of victory! I love that statement....so often it is taught to us that He gave up...NO...instead He completed His mission!! Most of us understand this concept at a much, much, much lesser degree of suffering through the time and effort to make a good book report, training for an athletic event, etc....and when we finish oh boy, do we shout and feel the relief and the excitement of accomplishment at the same time!
What we learn in daily lessons, devotions, messaged from our Pastors is looking at what all Jesus taught and did along the way of His ultimate goal...NOT FORGETTING HIS PURPOSE...yet ministering and teaching with every oppportunity possibly available...that teaches me that the focus and endurance are so very critical...
Recently, I have embraced somewhat the words and attitudes of people that are close to me. Telling me that what I do dont really matter...no one really cares...such statements...then throught this lesson the Holy Spirit reminded me that i am to do what I am called to do...till the ground, plant and water the seeds...it is up to God to cause the increase...write all the devotions that come to me and send them out....that is my part...
MOMENTUM......in the prayer...that is what I am pondering today.\
Thank You for this Lesson