In the sermon this past weekend, Pastor Steve mentioned that, when it comes to Jesus, we
have three choices. One choice is to
have one hand in this world and one hand reaching out to Jesus; another choice
is to live the lives we see fit, keeping both hands in this world; and a third
choice is to let go of this world and give Jesus both our hands.
When I heard
that on Sunday, I have this mental picture of a set of round rings we used to
have on the playground growing up. We
called them monkey bars. I visualized
myself hanging on with one hand in one ring and the other hand in another
ring. It was hard to hold yourself up
when you had both hands in two rings. As
Pastor Steve said, Jesus can’t save you if you don’t let go. We need to give Him BOTH our hands so He can
pull us up. That vivid picture got me to
think more about how letting go can be both hard, but also freeing.
What would
happen if you and I really let go of this world and gave both hands to
Jesus? How might our lives be
different? Ask yourself this week what
barriers you have in your life that make it hard for you to “let go” of the
rings? Why don’t you trust Jesus fully
and completely with your life?
Friends,
it’s hard to “let go,” but I promise you, once you do, you will never look
back. Once you hand your entire life
over to Jesus, you will be forever changed.
When we live out the life Jesus wants for us, we experience joy in all
things, even during tough times and struggles.
You see joy comes from within and is not dependent on our outward
circumstances.
Here’s a
wonderful Lenten video that reminds us of who Jesus is to us. I hope you find yourself raising your hands
and praising God as you watch and listen to this song. Jesus Christ, You are indeed my life! Alleluia!
To God be
all Glory!
Pastor Carol
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