Gedanken zum Vers des Tages
Wenn du dir ausreichend Zeit für das Lesen in den Evangelien (Matthäus, Markus, Lukas und Johannes im Neuen Testament) genommen hast, stimmst du gewiss der Aussage unseres heutigen Verses zu. Also, wenn du wissen willst, wie du als Person ein besseres Leben führen kannst, sollst du mit Jesus beginnen. Folge seinem Beispiel und seinen Worten. Sein Weg ist nicht einfach, aber ‚die Reise’ mit ihm ist authentisch und verändert uns. Weil er uns kennt, können wir ihm zunehmend vertrauen und unser Leben nimmt an Tiefe und reichhaltigem Sinn zu.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Jesus knows people. He especially knew the crowd and how fickle and selfish people often can be. Jesus did not minister to people, heal the broken, or teach the truth to those who would listen to garner public approval or attention. He wanted our selfish fickleness transformed into character, commitment, and compassion. So, if we're going to know how to better live as a person, the place to start is Jesus. If we want to know how to be compassionate, we observe Jesus as he ministers to the broken people around him. If we desire to live passionately for God, we must focus on Jesus and his commitment to the Father. We need to follow his example and obey his teachings. This lifestyle — or Christyle, as I call it — is not easy. However, it is authentic and invites us to participate in a transformational journey with Jesus as the Holy Spirit shapes us to become evermore like him (2 Corinthians 3:18). As we learn that we can trust Jesus because he knows us, we discover a life of greater depth and richer meaning. Jesus invites us to follow him and discover this life, realizing that Jesus alone knows what is inside us and what we most need to become like him and find life in all of its fullness and wonder (John 10:10).
Mein Gebet
Danke dir, Vater, dass du deinen Sohn gesandt hast, um mir zu zeigen, wie ich leben soll und dass er mich über deine Wahrheit unterrichtet. Im Namen deines kostbaren Sohnes, Jesus, bete ich. Amen.
My Prayer...
Thank you, Father, for sending your Son to show me how to live and to teach me your truth. In the name of your precious Son and my Savior, Jesus, I pray. Amen.
