Day 12 of 12 Reasons to Rejoice: Advent Devotions
One of the best movies I watched this past year was about a young man who was coerced into working as the getaway driver for a crime boss. As you can imagine, there were some pretty intense high-speed chase scenes. When I looked at behind-the-scenes making-of-the-movie footage, however, I was intrigued to learn that the chases were real, not computer generated, and the vehicle was actually controlled by a trained stunt driver strapped into an apparatus on top while the actors did their thing inside of it. At no point was the vehicle ever out of control.
But you never see the stunt driver in the movie.
You don’t have to have all the answers.
but, hey, why not?
Bring me your questions about faith, life, God, the Bible… and I’ll help you find the answers.
Sometimes life feels like a high-speed chase.
What’s spiraling out of control for you right now? Perhaps you’re in a relationship that isn’t going the way you imagined. Maybe you’re having trouble keeping up at school or work, or your family is in the midst of a crisis. Maybe you’re suffering the effects of the continuous political tug-of-war, and you’re just waiting for the big crash.
If so, you should find great comfort in Jesus’ last words to his disciples:
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me… And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18, 20
Jesus might have physically left the world at that point, but that doesn’t mean he is gone. He promised to be with them always, and that includes us, his modern-day disciples.
So where is he?
Jesus is in control. He dwells in us.
“I pray also for those who will believe in me…that they may be one as we are one—I in them and you in me…”
Jesus speaking in John 17
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.
Paul in his letter to the Ephesians (3:16-17)
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
Jesus speaking in John 15
Jesus is still here, and he’s in control. Even when you mess up, or when someone else messes something up, he still has control over the situation, and at no point does he ever take his hands off the steering wheel.
Rejoice, for he is with us to the very end of time!
Have a very blessed and merry Christmas!
For Further Reading
Check out the full passages in John 15, John 17, and Ephesians 3. Still looking for proof that God is in control? See also Isaiah 14:24-27 and Isaiah 45:1-13.
Knowing Jesus is with me always no matter what is the most comforting thought and feeling . Just don’t know what I would do without him! I certainly enjoyed reading these 12 days of advent. Always a great way to start my day. God bless you and your family. Merry Christmas
This was an inspiring set of messages and very enjoyable! Thank you and God bless your family! Merry Christmas!
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