Who is alongside who? It's a simple question. It's a sharp question whose blade can cut through every outer layer of fashion and skin to reveal what is on the inside. It is another way of asking, "Who is in charge here?" which is yet another way of asking, "Who is God?" If I ask God to come alongside me, then I have set the direction; I have chosen the road; I have chosen the speed and means of travel. I am asking God to bless my efforts and be my companion while I do things my way.
But if it is God who calls me alongside him, then I must stop what I'm doing; I must go God's direction; I must go on God's road; I must go at God's speed. If God is God and I am not, then God must lead, and I must follow. I am God's companion. My work and my life must be a response to God's invitation and initiative.
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matthew 11: 28-30)." There is the invitation to come alongside Jesus as he walks in the Kingdom quality of life. How is what I'm doing right now a response to Jesus' invitation to live side by side with Jesus?
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