GIT ‘ER DONE

READING: JOHN 6:22-29

Verse 29: “Jesus answered and said to them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.’” 

Verse 29 above is the response of the Lord Jesus when He was asked, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” That question is common to many who sincerely desire to serve in the Kingdom of God. Unfortunately, at times the pressure to know how to serve works against Believers. Motivated by their eagerness to serve, people can get ahead of where the Lord would have them to be. They can even get into ventures that are far from those ordained as God’s best for them. For example, Moses attempted to assume leadership over the Israelites in a time and manner that the Lord had not willed. He found that to be a costly mistake. The response that Jesus gave to the question He was asked, was calculated to preserve us from those kind of errors. He revealed to them that the key to kingdom effectiveness is not knowing what and how to accomplish, then getting it done. Instead, the first work, the top priority, is to believe in Him. It is through fulfilled relationship with Him that the ability to work the works of God will be granted. Once again we are brought to the very basic reality that ultimately governs in every question and situation. That reality is, “Jesus is the answer!” That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. Why do you think Jesus said “Him who He sent” rather than just “Me”?

2. What is the Lord’s response when we get off track?