Matthew 11:28(Come unto
me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. 29 Take my
yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall
find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light).
Life is indeed a journey and destiny is a race; and we are
expected to run without any luggage; Just like in a normal athletic race; you
cannot see an athlete on the track with a heavy load on their head; it is not
possible. Those carrying load are not on the track, because any little load is
a distraction and it will slow down the movement of the individual; and that’s
why Jesus Christ has offer us a release; He said before you embark on this race
come and lay down your burden at his feet in exchange for the one he will give
you so that you can move fast. He said we should learn from him; but we can
only learn from someone that has run his own race to the finish line with his
crown on his head. He is the way and the truth; you cannot follow him and miss
your way; he wants to teach you how to win the race. The irony of life is that
some are still carrying their burden and expected to make it to the end. The
race is an individual race; you are alone; no mother, no father, no sister, no
brother and no friends. An athlete who is running a race can represent his or
her country but the recognition and award belong to him or her. The golden boot
is given to a football star and not his country. Which means you also can bring
glory to your family and friends when you run well but if you drop on the way
they will be the first to scold you. Friends, face your race first and then you
can return back with your medal for celebration. So many people are running the
race with a heavy load on their head.
As a believer, most of
our frustration came from the inability to lay down what we are holding too
tight; let it go. It may not necessarily be our physical possession; it may be
an unhealthy relationship; it may be a past relationship; it may be hurt from
the past; it may be a relationship that has expired but we refuse to let it go.
Such a thing has a way of keeping people in one spot and setting us back; and
if we remain in one spot, how then can we make progress. In this segment we are
going to look at the relationship between Lot and Abraham. God called Abraham
alone into the race of destiny not with Lot but He did not stop Abraham when he
wanted to go with Lot (Genesis 12:1-5). Genesis 13:5(and Lot also,
which went with Abram, had flocks and herds, and tents). Initially
their relationship was helpful to Lot; but as time went on it became sour, full
of strife and so much tension; and it was in the good interest of both parties
to pathways in order to save their connection. Abraham went for his defense
when he was threatened; he also interceded on his behalf when God wanted to
destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot and his family were rescued because of
Abraham’s relationship with God. There will be a level where their relationship
would have reached and they will not care about each other’s safety anymore but
they never allow it to get there. Whenever things are not going the way it
should in our lives, the best thing to do is to look inward and around us and
see if there is anything we need to amend or let go of, in order to move
forward. The only thing we are permitted to hold tight is God because without
Him we can do nothing; we can’t afford to let Him go. If we hold on to an
expired relationship or hurt of the past, we make it an idol and it has taken
the place of God in our lives; and God does not want to share His space in our
heart with anyone. Let God handle things, so that we can have peace, he said
“Come unto me” He can carry it, so lay it down at His feet and move on without
any burden. Friends, I am glad to announce to you that you are the next Abraham
to see beyond where you are standing right now in Jesus name. Genesis
13: 14(and the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him,
Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, southward,
and eastward, and westward: 15 For all the land which thou seest, to thee will
I give it, and to thy seed for ever). Note the word “after Lot was
separated from him” I don’t know what is standing as Lot in your race of
destiny; please let it go. If that relationship is clouding your journey;
please let it go; that unforgiveness is clouding your journey, please let it
go; the pain of the past is slowing you down, please lay it down at the feet of
Jesus in exchange for peaceful and restful race. You have the power to lay it
down; just do it and move forward John 10:17(Therefore doth my Father
love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. 18 No man
taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down,
and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my
Father). Jesus Christ is calling those who are still carrying a burden
and need help; in case you have not made him your Lord and savior; please
invite him into your life today by praying this salvation prayer below and be
blessed in Jesus name.
Lord Jesus, I come to you
today, I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, and cleanse
me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living
God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and savior. Now I know I am Born
Again, Amen.
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