Today’s readings:
Isaiah 49: 8-15; John 5:17-30
“I cannot do anything
on my own;
I judge as I hear, and my judgment is just,
because I do not seek my own will
but the will of the one who sent me.”
What powerful
words! First is the fact that Jesus says
that he cannot do anything on his own.
His complete understanding of the relationship between man and God is so
beautiful and so real. He gives us an
example that is not beyond our reach, but it does require strength.
Due to free will, one
can actually do things “on their own”, but I think that is really looking at
free will and life in such a small way.
Obviously we would not be able to do anything if we did not exist…so the very fact that I am here should tell me that I cannot do anything on my own. So let’s look in terms of things that we do while living here on Earth…doing acts of charity, or good will, doesn’t really require that one has faith in God. So, why does Christ say that he cannot do anything on his own?
In my humble opinion :) I feel like it is because all of our acts of charity go farther when we do the will of the Father…and having a relationship with God challenges us and enlightens our heart to action beyond our own personal capabilities. Therefore, I feel like those words are leading us to live in the reality that without God, we cannot do anything worth talking about.
Obviously we would not be able to do anything if we did not exist…so the very fact that I am here should tell me that I cannot do anything on my own. So let’s look in terms of things that we do while living here on Earth…doing acts of charity, or good will, doesn’t really require that one has faith in God. So, why does Christ say that he cannot do anything on his own?
In my humble opinion :) I feel like it is because all of our acts of charity go farther when we do the will of the Father…and having a relationship with God challenges us and enlightens our heart to action beyond our own personal capabilities. Therefore, I feel like those words are leading us to live in the reality that without God, we cannot do anything worth talking about.
We need to make sure that we don’t allow the
temptation of the world to overwhelm us. If we are not following the will of the
Father, then difficult situations become impossible and our desire to help
others begins to diminish.
This week seems to be pointing out the immeasurable grace of God. He is offering it to us so that we can do miraculous things and be a true witness to the world of the Love of God. Or, we can try to push on with our own desires and become a witness of selfishness to the world. He will let us choose, but is giving us the needed equipment to be love to the world.
We are given a wonderful opportunity. Will we follow Christ’s example in this beautiful relationship with God? What do you have to let go of so that God’s will can be done more completely in your life? How can you believe more deeply the words of Christ and trust in his judgments?
This week seems to be pointing out the immeasurable grace of God. He is offering it to us so that we can do miraculous things and be a true witness to the world of the Love of God. Or, we can try to push on with our own desires and become a witness of selfishness to the world. He will let us choose, but is giving us the needed equipment to be love to the world.
We are given a wonderful opportunity. Will we follow Christ’s example in this beautiful relationship with God? What do you have to let go of so that God’s will can be done more completely in your life? How can you believe more deeply the words of Christ and trust in his judgments?
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