“Another follower said, "Master, excuse me for a couple of days, please. I have my father's funeral to take care of." Jesus refused. "First things first. Your business is life, not death. (Matthew 8:21-22 MSG)
When I travel on airplanes, I rarely check in my luggage. I don’t trust the airlines, because they have lost my bags several times. These days, I pack everything I need into two carry-ons. This limits what I can take--no large containers of liquids or aerosols, no bulky clothing or shoes--only the essentials. I have to pull my bags all over the airport. Even after I get on a plane, I’m reluctant to part with my carry-ons. I either want them in the overhead bin right next to my seat or under the seat in front of me. This way, I can access them whenever I want. I don’t want to relinquish control unless I have no other choice. I’m amazed at those travelers who check everything and walk freely through airports and into airplanes with just their seat assignments. Do they know something I don’t?
According to Jesus, the perishable, transitory concerns of this earth are not our real business. He beckons us to follow Him and pursue life on a spiritual plane. He offers to take care of our baggage, if we are willing to trust Him and let go. It is also easier to find our assigned spots once we relinquish our burdens. Handing over all our concerns allows us to walk freely with God.
Lord, help me to trust You and hand over all my concerns to You.
Amen! It is so hard for our human mind to grasp the concept Ego rules our head more than Faith at times and we have to do a reality check of which we truly want to follow. Thousands of years of wisdom or our short time on Earth and what Ego tells us?
ReplyDeleteWayne Dyer described Ego the best for my human mind to grasp. Ego means Edging God Out. So do I want to trust God or Edge God Out?