Adjustments

Matthew 4:18-22

Living the Christian life requires periodic adjustments.  Remember when Jesus called His first disciples, Peter, Andrew, James and John?  They were living their lives, minding their own business, until Jesus met them and said, “Follow me”.  This call from the Lord required a major adjustment in their life. They made the adjustment without delay.  No excuses. No arguments. 

As the disciples began to follow Christ, they soon learned it was not about them, but rather about Jesus, and His purpose and plan for the Kingdom of God.  As time passed, they observed His example. They listened and learned from the Master. Eventually, they were sent out to minister (Matthew 10:5-8). This ministering required major adjustments in their lives. 

As we live the Christian life and learn the Word of God, the Lord, through the mentorship ministry of His Holy Spirit guides us along, dealing with our hearts and renewing our minds. He confronts our issues and gives us divine assignments.  We adjust our priorities, make the changing decisions, and follow the Lord.

Here is the way this typically works: (1) God speaks to us through His Word, circumstances, the Holy Spirit, and even through men preaching or teaching us spiritual principles. (2) We believe God and determine to follow His instruction. (3) We adjust our beliefs, our behavior, to match His will and His ways. (4) We experience God working through us to accomplish His divine purpose (Philippians 2:13-14).

Don’t be afraid to make adjustments as you live for God.  Only through total surrender do we find fulfillment and live out our purpose here on earth.

The Pastor’s Pocket

Pastor Bruce Freeman


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