Luke 8:19-21 NLT
Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they couldn’t get to him because of the crowd. Someone told Jesus, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, and they want to see you.” Jesus replied, “My mother and my brothers are all those who hear God’s word and obey it.”
The people closest to us will not understand the dramatic change that happens when Jesus moves into our hearts.
Luke 9:62 NLT
But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.”
Matthew 8:22 NLT
But Jesus told him, “Follow me now. Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead.”
Genesis 19:26 NLT
But Lot’s wife looked back as she was following behind him, and she turned into a pillar of salt.
The only thing that is useful regarding our past lives is the contrast between where we were and the direction that our lives are heading now.
This should provide hope to those around us.
A changed life will change lives.
A life-changed by God’s hands will stand as a testimony to His glorious ability to change those who seek Him out.
God does not waste a hurt.
Amen!! 🙏❤️
