Here's the question I've been thinking about for the last couple of days... Is Jesus our example of the "Normal Christian Life?" We have bumper stickers that say, "What would Jesus do?" But we don't really believe we're supposed to do what Jesus did. In terms of moral choices, yes. But in terms of miracles and listening to the Father's instructions, no. My old Sunday School teacher used to joke about this too. He would say, "What would Jesus do?... walk on water." And in some way, he was implying that we are not to do as Jesus did. But is that correct Kingdom thinking?
Pray about it and consider it. What really did Jesus do?
In Luke 4:23-44 Jesus tells his listeners...
There are lots of needs around. Some people God specifically calls to meet other people's needs in supernatural ways like Elijah did.
Jesus models casting out demons.
Jesus "rebuked fever" and released service from Simon's mother. (This is a powerful point if you can receive it.)
And in prayer, Jesus receives direction and guidance from God that contradicts what is happening. Miracles are happening here and God tells Jesus to go elsewhere.
This is more to think about in considering the Kingdom.
Blessings!
Pastor Arlen
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