Daily life with Jesus by Grahame Howard: Walking through mud

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."

Isaiah 41:10 NKJV

Let's be honest, some days it's like we are walking through thick, sticky mud. The further we go, the deeper the mud gets until we feel that, we can't go any further. Do you feel this way? Just lately, you have had to face great trials and tribulations. When you thought you were through to the other side, some other problem came along, more problematic. Now, after going through all of this, you're exhausted and have nothing left to give. That's ok, you've done your best and now, it's time to have a rest - with Jesus. "Come to Me all you who labour-...I will give you rest.' (Matt 11:28-30).

You've done nothing wrong for all of this to happen, sometimes life is like this, problems and more problems. One thing you must be aware of, and that is your heart. Keep it clear from wanting to blame anyone for the time that your have been through. It may be their fault, to degree but, it may also be the devil who has used certain people to wind you up. He does this and he longs for you to give in to his lies and get yourself into criticism, blame and anger.

Things will come along and test our faith and resilience. Often we can feel justified to have bad feelings to the one who you feel has caused all of this pain and upset. The thing is, the moment you rise to this by throwing a wobbly, you are listening to the wrong one. Yes, you may feel that you're right, but just stop and analyse how you are feeling about it all. The moment you get into being judgemental, critical and accusatory, you are wrong in God's eyes. You see, the devil acts in this way and he wants you to do the same but, stop a moment, you belong to the King of kings and therefore think, 'What would Jesus do here? I know it's hard to accept when someone tells you this but, it is true, you know it is.

You've walked through thick mud; Jesus walked along a dirt path carrying His own cross. You have been mistreated, badly; Jesus suffered the worst mistreatment ever. He died an agonising death but, what did He say, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do' Luke 23:34. Jesus knows what it's like to suffer, He's had it all thrown on Him, but, it's His reactions that stand out time and time again.

There's lessons to learn, very much so, in our Daily Life with Jesus as, it can be so demanding. But when you feel exhausted and mistreated as you walk through the mud of life, think of Jesus and, take His offer of spending some restful time with Him. You'll feel much better if you do.

If you don't know Jesus or have fell away, here is a prayer for you:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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