As this year draws to an end and we wait for the dawn of the New Year, I am sure most of us are in a 'reminisce mode' inserting our "My Journey in 2010" dvd into the player called mind, pressing the pause button at important moments of our life, reflecting upon them, pressing the rewind button to cherish some valuable moments and the fast forward button on events that we wished never happened. All of us have had a wavy 2010, some glorious moments and some darkest lows.Some of you might be saying,"2010,a year I would like to forget" while others are saying,"2010, definitely, a year to remember". I do not know which category you belong to, but I believe that each one us can have a great 2011 if only we chose to believe so.
When Jesus lived on the Earth, He had 12 disciples who were with Him at all times. On a certain day, He got into a boat with His disciples and said to them, "Let 'US' cross over to the other side of the lake." And they launched out. But as they sailed, Jesus fell asleep. A windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water, and were in a jeopardy. The disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying,"Master, Master, we are perishing!"Then Jesus arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. They ceased and there was a calm.
As we enter into this new year, we are all having our own goals and targets set. We are all going to set sail in the boat of life aiming to reach the shore (our goals and targets). As we do that, let us not forget to take Jesus into the boat along with us. But let us also remember that Jesus will enter the boat only if the shore we wanna reach is in accordance with His Mater Plan for our life. If Jesus doesn't enter the boat, we better step out. It is better to enter the boat that is going to take us to the shore that is in line with God's will for us because we will have the assurance of God telling us, "Let 'US' cross over to the other side of the lake." God doesn't say, "You will cross over to the other side." He uses the word 'US' which means He is going to be with us from the start of our voyage until we reach the shore. We are rest assured to reach the shore. If God has said it, then it is said and done. No changing it. But hey, there are going to be storms in our voyage. There are going to be times when we will feel that our prayers are not being answered. God's silence might appear as if He is sleeping but those may be times when He is testing our patience and faith. But thank God! He is still in our boat. He will arise and calm the storm while we stand in awe and watch His mighty power. God hasn't promised a 'no-storm-voyage' to any of us but He has promised to be with us and teach us to sail over them. When the oceans rise and thunders roar, He has promised to help us soar with Him above the storm. He is going to calm the storm for us and help us reach the other shore! Woo.. Aren't you excited?? I definitely am!
Listen to this song. May this be your song of faith as you bid good-bye to 2010 and step into the New Year that has lots in store for you and me.
If God can move you from January to December, He can also move you from shame to fame, insult to result, sorry to glory, disgrace to His grace, labour to favour and mockery to victory in the New Year. Just ensure to make room for Him in your boat. What a privilege we have if we are going to have Jesus in our boats in the New Year.
I pray that you sail across to your God-appointed shore for 2011 holding your joy and peace. Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year 2011 in Christ. Have a fabulous year!!
1 comments:
quite often the only lesson taught from this scripture portion is about being confident during a storm. But i liked the way you said.."If Jesus doesn't enter the boat, we better step out." The storms are worth facing only if we have to reach a God-appointed shore. Great going!! Happy New Year..
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