Self-sacrifice

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

The human paradigm is an endless staircase and a hamster wheel. The worldview pushes us to achieve and accomplish. I once held thirteen jobs in a church. That’s crazy! The truth is, people who don't know how to say “no” get used and taken advantage of. When we view the Bible as an endless set of rules to follow rather than the Holy Spirit’s leading, life becomes hard and often fruitless.

It Is Written

MATTHEW 11:30 “For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Rest

Even Jesus did not heal everyone at the Pool of Bethesda. He did only what the Father told Him. He also withdrew to be alone with His Father. Laying down one’s life for others means being willing to encourage, sharpen, and pray with others, but not to make them dependent on us. There is one Savior. His name is Jesus. We are not Him.

Prayer

Lord, give us wisdom and discernment to follow Your still, small voice within and the nudging and prompting of the Holy Spirit. Help us be obedient when we feel a restraint or a check in our Spirits before we say yes to every request. Help us follow You.

Takeaway

Following the Holy Spirit means stepping off the hamster wheel and following one voice.