How will we know the way?

~ Lisa Brittain

We can follow Jesus.  He’s calling.  He’s calling you by name.  Me too.

It’s your choice.  I have a choice as well.  I’ll walk a path through life.  And you’ll choose a path to walk.  But, don’t you want to walk a great path?  I want to walk the best path!

Once I cross the finish line, I want to find that I ran the exact race that was marked out for me.  The destination will be proof of the path.  And don’t we long for the cheers of the witnesses – the crowd already finished with their race.

Oh, and don’t we want the prize?

Jesus has the scoop on how to accomplish our greatest desire – to live a meaningful, productive and abundant life.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.  John 14:6 esv

All that we are seeking is Him.  Jesus is the WAY.  Jesus is TRUTH.  And Jesus is LIFE.  Jesus is ABUNDANT LIFE!

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.  I (Jesus) came that they may have life and have it abundantly.  John 10:10 esv

There are many paths.  And there is an enemy – a thief, a murderer, a destroyer, who will purposely lie to you about the path you are on.  I’ve fallen for his lies more times than I care to admit.  I’ve found myself on the wrong path…and a time or two the wrong path has led to a pit or a ditch.

But Jesus has called my name.  Look up; He encourages us as He extends His hand and pulls us up out of the mud.  “Follow Me”, Jesus invites you.  He’s invited me, and I am going!  I want to go His way.  And now I understand better than ever (because of all my wrong turns) He is the Way.  He’s the path.  Jesus is the journey.  The life… Abundant LIFE.  Jesus is the PRIZE!

Don’t you want to respond to Jesus calling your name?  How about it… will you run the race He’s marked out for you…to win the prize?  Don’t you know Jesus is worth it?

I’d love to know where you are on your journey.  What have you learned on your journey?  Have you heard Jesus call your name to follow Him?  Are you aware of the crowd of previous race winners cheering you on?

What do you think?

 

Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he’s there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls!  Hebrews 12:1-2 (the message paraphrase)

 

 

Published by Lisa Brittain

I am an avid follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received dramatic healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I was challenged to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by fearful actions. I received the challenge presented by both of my sons. They love me and so they dared to confront me with the truth. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then {more than a decade ago} to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. In my late 40's I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. I am a tentmaker {actually a reupholsterer} by day, which helps to support the call God has on my life to serve Him in my community. I thoroughly enjoy my work. Repairing and restoring throw-away furniture is a fulfilling creative outlet. More so, my Cheer House Repair and Restore business opens the door for me to interact with my community. My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall so in love with Jesus through His word and conversation; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 30 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have two - grown young men on their own journeys. Additionally, we share our home with 3 lively rescue pups. I look forward to having you join me on this journey of faith... Bold feet, humble heart Psalm 131 ~ Lisa