July 4, 2020 -- John 4:34 -- Consumed with concentration on Christ
/Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.”
John 4:34 English Standard Version
What is it that can so absorb your attention that you forget to eat or drink? For some people it might be a good book. You say to yourself, “Okay, I’ll just read one more page and I’ll turn out the light and go to sleep”…only to find an hour later you are still unable to put the book away. Others might find they delight in whatever their hobby is. They have to be called once, twice and more to the supper table because they are so consumed with interest in the task at hand.
Jesus had in view His Father’s will. The Father came to seek and save the lost. Jesus was so delighted to tell any and all who would hear Him—the Father in heaven knows you, has overcome your sin and is bringing you to Himself in love. This is Jesus’ food. This is the task that absorbed Him beyond every other.
Maybe you are an avid fisherman, invite others and share your faith and love for God as you see Him in nature and the wonderful way creation hangs together.
Maybe you are someone who loves to BBQ—bring in a neighbour or a friend or two and talk about the goodness of God in providing you with enough to eat.
Maybe you are good at crafting—making cards. Wonderful, invite a few friends and as you put those cards together share with your friends how Jesus has put your life together in wonderful ways.
Fill my vision, O Lord of my heart. You have captured my life and my attention, drawing me from death to life through the glorious work of Jesus Christ. Forgive me for the times I have been living for myself and my own pleasures rather than denying myself, taking up my cross and following You. Spirit of God, with the talents and gifts You have given me, help me to use these for the glory of God my Father, for the education of others in the way of Jesus and His salvation. And as I serve You, Triune God, forever blessed, increase my holy joy in You and rule my heart as the sole Sovereign worthy of all honour and praise. Amen.
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6OgZCCoXWc
