Some people never learn!

Mark 14: 26 – 47

Did you ever feel that way? “Some people never learn!” At times I wish we did not have free will and people would simply have to listen to the Lord and do what He tells them, asks them or loves them to do. The problem would be that we would not love freely. God is looking for us to come into His family not become mindless robots.

Jesus invested three years of his life into the people of Palestine and especially into the twelve disciples. He had been explaining to them that His time of ministry was short. Even in His most agonizing time, His three closest confidants would not stand with Him. They took Him for granted and were more concerned about their own well being rather than the suffering of their close friend, mentor, and teacher. One of the twelve never did get it, even though He healed the sick and cast out demons having the choice to choose power and money or Jesus He chose the power and money. We see the impact that the remaining eleven had in changing the world, the long term historical impact and generations changed because of their faithfulness. Judas missed it all. He could have been something great but chose to give into his own desires and became the by-word for betrayal.

I believe the height of frustration is watching people destroy their lives either physically or spiritually when you know that they know better. Some people never learn. Anyone can give in to the flesh. It is easy! Living a life of faith, believing that God has our lives in the palm of His hand, that takes a real man or woman.

There is always a price to pay. Everything we do cost us something. The reward for the price is the way we should measure. The enemy will do whatever he can to get us all to follow him; he still lies, cheats, steals, and kills. It doesn’t seem that way when we are making choices that are gratifying for the moment. We need to keep in mind that God’s purposes always bring us the greatest fulfillment and joy.

Think about the choices you are making. Are they in line with the way that God works or your flesh? If you want godly results, the best results we have to ask what decisions He would have us to make. If we want results that we will end up paying for in the long run gratify our flesh. God has great things planned for all of us, trust Him and He will fulfill your dreams!