Fractured…
An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.
Luke.9.46
A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves.
Luke.22:24-27
I hurt my back last June, about 9 months ago…since then I have been through all kinds of tests, PT, shots, pain killers, etc…it has changed my life in how I sit, sleep or not, stand or not, , walk, lay, travel or not, interact with people, and has only gotten worse. This past week after two more MRIs and more X-rays, I finally got a diagnosis. I have a fractured hip which needs replacing…
I don’t say this for any sympathy, but, just reading these few verses on arguments, disputes reminded me of fractures…we endure fractures in relationships over many things…here are the disciples, being mentored by Jesus, the perfect teacher, and yet, in their humanness they get into a very human dispute…comparisons…this could break their relationships with one another, hurt others to the point of not being mended. But, Jesus has an answer…or lesson for them to learn through their disputes…He takes their everyday life and uses it to teach in a teachable moment…
Through the Word, and applying it to life… we have those same moments…fractures, pictures, everyday situations…if we are listening, we have those teachable moments as well…God through the Holy Spirit is teaching us… counseling us, convicting us…
Thank YOU…
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.
John.14.26
Teach me your way, O Lord,that I may walk in your truth;unite my heart to fear your name. I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart,and I will glorify your name forever. For great is your steadfast love toward me;you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.
Ps.86.11-13
Teach me Your way
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