Yesterday we finished by saying…
There is a day of healing and forward advance coming to you. When that day comes will it find you ready to embrace the work of God or will it find you calling out “sour grapes because you have not prepared for the fourth step to being happy in the heart attack which is…
Commit to serving God no matter what the cost.
In the gospel of John Jesus basically asks Peter if he is willing to commit no matter what the cost.
15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter,“Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”
“Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”
16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”
17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. 18 Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” 19 Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him,“Follow me!”
20 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”) 21 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”
22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return,what is that to you? You must follow me.” John 21:15-22
How about you? Are you willing to commit to Jesus no matter what the cost? What if it costs you your job? Your family? Your life?
Thomas Merton said, “A life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you desire.”
So what is your life like today? Is it spiritual or un- spiritual? Are you sold out for God or sold out to the world? Has your heart attack pushed you closer to Jesus or has it pushed you away from him?
What must you do in light of these answers?
If you missed any of our conversations from “Happy In the Heart Attack”, you can find them here.
Lillie-Put 