Life is much like this passage. When we are saved by Christ, we are to cut the umbilical cord of the world, but often we are still attached to our worldly ways.

When it comes to knowing who God is, we must understand His words in order to gain an understanding of what faith means and what He wants for our lives. We know God uses pastors and teachers to assist Him in preparing those who are seeking the wisdom and knowledge of our Creator. But it is by faith we are blessed with spiritual eyes and spiritual ears to begin to understand personally who Jesus is and what He did for us on the cross.

I encourage you, my brothers and sisters, to find the answer in Christ Jesus. Meditate on his word and find joy in knowing our Lord and Savior has all the answers for any issue you are going through in this dark world.

I’ll never forget the words of one of our Native American sisters as she exploded from the water, arms raised victoriously as she shouted, “Hello! I’m going to heaven!!”

To the people of his Hualapai tribe, he is called, From the Road Crossing, and he has known great despair. But on this day, he stood boldly in front of his peers and talked openly and passionately about the love of Jesus.

Heavenly Father, I am so grateful for your love and grace. I am humbled by your love for me. I pray we would all live our lives for you. Our lives and the work we do is nothing compared to what You give freely to those who accept Your Son, Jesus, as Lord and Savior. Father, I pray, you would help all your children learn to listen for You and that you would continue to give us your grace, mercy, and love. I pray this in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.