Jesus, Stop Blocking!
I was reading Mark 5 and the story was about Jesus casting out demons, and God gave me pause as I came across these words from the demon: “Why are you interfering with us?” That question intrigued and convicted me. I begin wondering if I have privately and secretly mouthed or lived these words to Jesus.
Jesus, why are you interfering? Why are you getting in my way? Why are you interfering with:
my career?
my family?
my plans for the future?
my agenda?
my time?
my success?
my kingdom?
my money?
my profits?
my sleep?
my day?
my life?
“Why are you blocking, Jesus?! We like you, and I might even say we love you, but not enough for you to get in the way of our lives. In fact, when following you becomes too inconvenient and involves too much sacrifice and suffering, we might just tell you to leave us alone, at least until the next time we need you. We apologize in advanced.”
The interesting thing is, when we were sinners on our way to hell, he interfered and rescued us, and we were grateful for his amazing grace, weren’t we? Well, if he was good enough to save us, he has to be good enough to lead us as well, right?
Here is what I’m learning: If he is my King, and I believe he is, then he has the right to get in the way of my life any time he desires. He has the right to interfere with my career, my 3 to 5 to 10 years plans, my family, and even my money. He can interfere because it all belongs to him. He can interfere and redirect if he so desires, without my permission. The assurance I have is, that his interference is designed to make his name famous through me.
Have you ever asked Jesus, “Why are you interfering with me?” How has his interference advanced his kingdom through you?
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February 2nd, 2010 at 8:56 pm
At 2 this morning I kept wanting my sleep rather than get and go to His word. Boy did i miss a blessing. I have got to learn whatever He interfers with is for my good.
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:30 pm
I owe my wife and her good friend an apology. They were pressuring me to get rid of/stop doing things that I took pleasure in, and I felt as though they were attacking me personally. No, they were conduits for Christ, and I needed correction. I became angry with them (which, for me, most people become feral before I even bet upset, let alone angry) because I wanted to do what I wanted regardless of who was telling me.
Thank you for this message.
February 5th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
That was very thought provoking. It makes me think about how we block our own blessings and still feel as though Jesus owes us something. He already gave us the ultimate gift “his blood”. We can never repay that debt. However, we can follow his teachings and obey his words. What have we sacrificed or done for him lately?
March 3rd, 2010 at 5:48 pm
"He has the right to interfere with my career, my 3 to 5 to 10 years plans, my family, and even my money. He can interfere because it all belongs to him."… I couldn't agree more! Thank you for the reminder!