Simply Seek to Satisfy...Jesus

Oh, don't we seek satisfaction?! We seek resolution and reward. We seek restoration, reconciliation and completion. In our humanness we develop programs and plans, set goals and strive to complete them fully prepared to measure the value of our efforts based on the end result.

Funny thing is, we serve a God that is all about the process -- not the end product.

It was through the process of Jesus pouring Himself out in the lives of those around Him that persuaded people to listen to Him and follow Him.

It is in the process of sanctification that we come to a place of trusting God and enter into the transforming power of His Spirit. His goal is to see us transformed from self-centered people to Christ- and other-centered people. To rely on Him and His strength instead of our own. To surrender our lives (and our ministries!) to Him instead of orchestrating and controlling and managing them according to our own idea of what He has called us to do.

No, He is so much bigger! His purposes are infinitely more than what we in our finite understanding can comprehend. What, then? How do we live out our calling? How do we know what steps to take today? What tasks to focus on? What goals to work toward?

Oswald Chambers shared his ideas on the subject in My Utmost for His Highest (August 10): Simply choose God's will...." He goes on to say, "The saint (that's us!) who satisfies the heart of Jesus will make other saints strong and mature for God."

There is nothing wrong with developing programs and setting goals. Those things are good. But as we do, our main objective should be simply to seek to satisfy the heart of Jesus. As we make that our highest goal the other pieces of the puzzle will begin to fall into place. They may not be pieces we would choose, but if God has chosen them for us it's okay. We can trust Him. :)

Have a blessed day in Jesus!

NOTE: If you are struggling with the idea of satisfying the heart of Jesus -- what that means or how to achieve it -- please contact us at staff(at)inourmidst.com. We are here to serve you.