I didn’t get past John 6: 67& 68 this week — – it reminded me of something – – –
After so many of his followers had left Him, Jesus turned to the twelve disciples and asked, “Are you going to leave me too? They responded, “Lord to whom would we go. You alone have the words that give eternal life”
Their reply strikes a familiar note. I have said it many times – well my version of it anyway – in the middle of a tough time, when some problem or situation was pressing so close it was a struggle to move forward, when the path ahead seemed un-navigable – – – and there would be this urge to run, to escape somehow and not have to deal with it – to hide away – somewhere – in something that would make me feel better.
There’s a problem with running away though, its a flawed argument, an illusion, you see its not always an option – there is some stuff- as you would all well know – that we can’t run from no matter how much we want to – and the other problem is – if I make my escape – if I jump the fence and make a run for it – I have to take myself with me – and my head and the hurt follow right behind. I tried it many times and I soon learnt. I learnt that if I really wanted the answer, if I really wanted life – there was nowhere to run except to Him – into His Word and into His love. My prayer was desperate “Lord I’ve got nowhere else to go, either my answer is in you or there is none“ Not at all as eloquent as the disciples reply & not exactly a faith filled but He heard.
I’m reminded of Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous run into it and are safe.
I’m reminded of Psalm 121:1&2 – I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
Whatever is going on for you today – run into Him!
Lv Tracey xx