How Much?

The Father has been convicting me of having a spirit like the Pharisees, who were always pointing out faults in other people (especially Jesus and His disciples). To build fellowship, I see we must rather PRAY for those we see doing something we don't necessarily agree with. Either the Father will give us light, or them - but He knows what is best, can we not leave it up to Him? How serious are we? Do we really love them? Do we really love Jesus?

I see I need to be made more into His likeness here, being able to bear with them and to have WISDOM on what to do next.

Jesus prayed ALL NIGHT to His Father when choosing His disciples. Even at the beginning of Luke we read how ofter Jesus withdrew to speak to the Father and listen. He then chose who God wanted for the apostles » may I not become a traitor but always humbling myself, constantly seeking my NEED of Him.

Rivers of living water will flow out of our lives when we are crushed, are we willing to undergo crushing? Trusting He knows we need it?

In the Father's word there is power may we never take this lightly, but know that if He says the word - it will be so. He will see us through. Amen!