You need to spend time with Jesus

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing".            John 15:5    NJKV

Habakkuk was a Godly man but one in which He felt He knew better than God. God had told him that He was going to use the Babylonians  to destroy Judah and then take all of the people -  men, women and children into exile. Habakkuk was beside himself with worry and the feeling of injustice towards God. Therefore He told God  this and then waited for an answer.  When the answer came, Habakkuk was not pleased again with the answer. God told him to write it all down (Habakkuk 2:2-3) so that the Jews may see this, but there was no negotiation with this, 'It will surely come' v3. 

Habakkuk wanted everything now and felt God was wrong in making him wait. But, no matter what, without God on His side, he could do nothing. This is something that we need to take on board. We don't always like God's answer, we feel that it should be a better answer. But no amount of whinging is going to change His mind. What we've got, is what we've got, period. 

One vital principle that God said was very important, especially to the Christian today. We need to write things down. Whether this is in our 'Quiet time' or 'Devotians' whatever you may call it. This is crucial for our survival because, when we don't spend quality time with Jesus, His words come to life 'for without Me you can do nothing'. I've rushed to drive to work without breakfast because my day is so busy. But, this was all to no avail, I've ended up not having the success that I had expected. Nowadays, I don't do anything without spending time with Jesus.

Why do we need to do this? Because there are things that Jesus can see that we can't. He knows the pitfalls and the things to watch out for. In my days as a social worker, I was often in court with one of my cases. This can be a tricky thing to do. especially when you have one of the top barristers opposing you. Rather like Habakkuk, I realised, that I could not do this successfully on my own. I needed Jesus.

What about you, do you spend time with Jesus at the beginning of your day? If you don't, work towards doing this - daily. There is always enough time, even if we have to rearrange our day. You may have appointments to keep, if they are important and can't be changed, then they must be fulfilled. But can't you make time for Jesus prior to these meetings. I really cannot emphasise this any more, you need to set aside a time to be with Jesus. 

You really cannot do anything without Him.

f you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. 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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