Exploiting Jesus?

The Holy Spirit spoke the word exploiting today referring to many Christians who attempt to use Jesus for selfish reasons.

This narrative speaks to the relationship between Jesus and a believer. The decision for Jesus is “Not my will but Yours be done”. We are a servant and Jesus is the master in this partnership.

Jesus is not heavy handed with a desire to make your life burdensome. He wants to bless you abundantly.

Jesus just wants you to make Him your priority above all else and genuinely seek His will for your life. The fulfillment of your desires are subservient to asking Jesus to be the centerpiece of your life.

The believer seeks the will of God through prayer, listening to the voice of God, and reading the Bible.

The crucial goal is to remove any darkness in your life. Ask Jesus what needs to go?

The Holy Spirit will show you fleshly desires and compulsive behaviors that must cease in your life along with ties to the world.

These sinful conditions require the cleansing of the blood of Christ and repentance which is a heart willing to let go of darkness.

This is not something you can do on your own. Will power will fail you.

Ask the Holy Spirit who is sealed in all believers to help you get rid of the imperfections. Remember, it is not by might nor by power but by the Spirit. You have the life of Jesus inside you and He will transform you into the character of God.

Now let’s get back to your personal needs. Jesus operates by faith. Ask and you shall receive but ask according to the will of God. Jesus promises to provide basic necessities but personal indulgence or luxury requests may conflict with His desires. When in doubt ask Jesus. 

The point is you cannot manipulate Jesus to accomplish your desires. Keep your motives pure.

The priority is to be a powerful witness for Jesus and obedient to His instructions. 

Jesus will ask you to do things that make no sense or may be costly. This is how He measures your faith and devotion to Him.

Jesus wants a symbiotic relationship with a believer. This is a mutually beneficial partnership where both parties win!