Today's reading is found in Matthew 16. Jesus continued teaching His disicples important truths about God and His kingdom. Jesus told them that it was necessary for Him to go to Jerusalem and suffer at the hands of the religious leaders. Peter stepped up and tried to convince Jesus that this was not the right way of doing things. But Jesus immediately scolded Him with love. He said to Peter, "Peter, get out of my way. Satan, get lost. You have no idea how God works."
Isn't that the truth even today? Satan has NO idea how God works. We may find outselves in the midst of severe suffering and pain. But God knows that this is for our own good. "Are you crazy," you may ask. No. If God is driving your life, you will allow Him to lead you where He goes. And He will lead your life through trials and pain. But if you are driving your own life, then you'll always avoid the "uncomfortable" zones of life. You'll always want to experience one pleasure after another. You'll long for victories only. You will never want to enter into the valley of the shadow of death. That is not real living.
Jesus Himself laid down His life for you and for me. He knew that God was driving His life through the pain of betrayal, denial and total abandonment by His disciples. He knew God was driving His life down the road of agony and physical torture by the cruel religious leaders. He knew God was driving His life through the Valley of Weeping. But He also understood that God knew the way very well. He needed not to be afraid. In the end, when Jesus reached His destination, the tomb, God raised Him up from the dead and allowed Him to sit at His right hand to intercede for you and me. What a privilege!!!
You and I may be going through the harshest time in life. But don't worry. Jesus knows the way quite well. He's been through it. He knows where He's going. So sit down, be quiet, and let Him drive your life. He will lead you to everlasting peace and life. After all, He is the way, the truth and the life!!!
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