Staying with Jesus

“Peter answered, ‘To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life’.” John 6:68

After looking at one of the saddest verses in Scripture it is refreshing to find this one. The multitude of disciples had left Jesus when He told them hard things to understand. But Peter spoke up for the remaining twelve and said, “Where else can we go? Only You provide eternal life.” That is faith commitment. That is true spiritual insight. There is no place to go for life and hope and peace besides Jesus Christ.

Over the many years of my pastorates a lot of people have come to church and been on fire for a while. But then, they are gone. They are not just gone from my church; they are gone and not going anywhere. I have never encountered a pastor who did not have the same frustration. Then there is the octogenarian who has been a member since birth. They don’t just sit; they work and pray. They stay through the good times and the lean times. They send you notes saying they are praying for you. Like the widow’s mite, they share their resources. And when they talk about Jesus their eyes light up and the tears of joy roll down their cheeks. That is a faith commitment. That is seeing Jesus as the true refuge for the soul.

Dear Father, let me be the one who stands by the testimony of my faith; the one who knows there is no other place to go but Jesus. Amen. 

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