This is Why I have Come

I have a problem with starting a project and then get distracted by something else that takes me away from what I started. It can lead to frustration and discouragement because it can leave me going in too many directions and being ineffective and not completing what needs to be done. If we are not careful, the same thing can happen in our spiritual life. We can become consumed with chasing after many things in life and not give attention to our spiritual growth.

I like Jesus’ response to His disciples when they came to Him to tell Him, “Everyone is looking for you!” Read the encounter below.

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”
Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” Mark 1:35-38

There almost seems to be a hint of exasperation in the words of the disciples, “Everyone is looking for you.” Why are you out here alone? Don’t you know there is a crowd of people waiting to see you.

Jesus knew the intent of the crowds and turns the attention of the disciples toward His purpose for being here. He punctuates it by saying, “That is why I have come.” Do you remember the words from Isaiah 61 -- “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor?”

Don’t lose focus on our call to “go and make disciples.” Grow in your knowledge of Christ. Pray for opportunities to make Him known to others. Grow in your love for one another. And don't get distracted!!!

Have a blessed day.