THE STORY OF JESUS: Acts 7:39-43
“They rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.” (Acts 7:39)
Egypt represents bondage, misery, hopelessness, despair, death.
Why would anyone turn back to these?
Jesus represents freedom, joy, hope, life.
Why wouldn’t anyone turn towards Him?
Apparently we have a predisposition towards that which is NOT GOOD for us.
What things do you keep ‘turning back to’ that are not good for you?
God personally comes to us through Jesus to show us the better life.
He wants the best for us, for us to know love, joy, peace, etc.
Yet we turn back, thinking that ‘Egypt’ has something better to offer.
“Therefore I will send you into exile.” (Acts 7:43)
God allows us to choose ‘Egypt’ so we come to our senses and choose Jesus!
As a Jesus follower, I need to beware of these dangers and distractions.
Satan is doing his best to tempt us down desirable yet deadly paths.
Jesus is speaking to me today, will I turn my heart to Him?
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, my ‘Egypt’ is nothing compared to You, and what You give me. Yet I still feel its pull. Thank You for reminding me to turn back to You!
Have no other gods and yet
how often do I desire and follow my way rather than the King’s highway? Where is my heart direction?
I need to live each day by putting God first. TGIF = God is first. Thank You Lord for a new day in Your service. My eyes need to focused on You and not my selfish desires. I need to see daily what the Lord God has done for me – His faithfulness. I need to place my hand in His as He continues to lead and guide me in the way I need to go. Open ears. Open eyes. Open heart. Following His lead. I am not in charge. He is!
Lead me oh Lord, won’t you lead me
I am tired and I need Thy strength and power
To guide me over my darkest hour
For just open my eyes that I may see
Lead me oh Lord, won’t you lead me
Lead me, guide me along the way
For if you lead me I cannot stray
Or just open my eyes that I may see
Lead me oh Lord, won’t you lead me
I am lost if you take your hand from me
I am blind without try light to see
Lord just always let me Thy servant be
Lead me oh Lord, won’t you lead me
Lead me, guide me along the way
For if you lead me I cannot stray
Lord just open my eyes that I may see
Lead me oh Lord, won’t you lead me