A different path

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So often I forget how as a person of the Way, God is calling me to a different path. A different standard. One that will not be understood by the world or myself(at times) but His path. It's pretty amazing how many times this is emphasized in the Bible. I wish I could quote all the verses in context for you! (if you have a spare moment do read around them) In many instances the prior verses describe how things are done in the world... and then it continues to state how it is sooo different for us...

"But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness." 1 Tim 6:11

"And Jesus said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” " Luke 9:60

"....evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it" 2 Tim 3:14

"For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist,fulfill your ministry." 2 Tim 4:5

"As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good." 2 Thes 3:13

Yup! As for me...  the path is different. It's a path of holiness.. a straight and narrow... Its not easy but His grace is sufficient. I have to believe that it is!

In many ways even though as Christians, there are similarities in the path, there are many ways in which yours is different form mine. O how often I forget this! I catch myself comparing myself to other people (Can you imagine? After all these years!)  God knows that I do not understand the current path that my life taking. Sometimes I get overwhelmed asking God for clarity... I want to see the whole path ahead! I do! Many times I want that path to be straight and somewhat predictable. You know... Like how when primary school is done, the next inevitable step is secondary school (I think!). But I am learning to trust Him to lead me a day a time as I learn to fix my eyes on Him. If you look for me and can't find me... Talk to me and don't fully understand me.. Don't worry, take a deep breath... I will be walking on my path.

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When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?” 22 Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!” John 21:21

May God give us each the grace to follow His lead daily.