US

Luke 8:22-25 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

Yesterday I said there was enough truth here for ten devotionals. I accept that challenge. Here is number two in a series, I hope lasts at least ten days. Am I overreaching? Perhaps, let’s see..

Today’s focus is on “Let us go.” Notice Jesus got into the boat first. I have to say as a former soldier that men respect officers who lead. They do not give orders and sit back in their safe house position and wait on results. Leaders lead.

I know from a dictionary meaning a disciple is a student. Yes the disciples learned from Jesus, but they learned from Him because He led by example. Disciples of Christ are often thought of as followers in that they follow Christ’s example. While this is a true principle, what is it in the practice of “walking in the spirit”? It is not to follow, it is to “go with” as He said “Let us go.”

John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

Go with.

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  1. You have started out on a great journey. I have no doubt that you will find at least 10 devotionals in this passage of Scripture. In this you focused on the “US” in connection with leadership……great observation. I would like to just grab the “US” by itself. Being an only child, I find that word is special….it speaks to me of companionship and togetherness. This makes your closing verse extremely precious. Thank you for your devotionals, the work of a dedicated servant of our Lord.

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