Divine Direction
Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | June 5, 2024 | John 10:40-42

KEY VERSE:
And many believe in Him there. John 10:42 (NKJV)
MESSAGE:
In John 10:40-42, we observe Jesus withdrawing to the place where John the Baptist had first baptized, beyond the Jordan. This move was strategic and divinely directed. This passage highlights how divine direction can lead us to places where God's work can flourish, even if they seem like retreats or unexpected turns in our journey. Many times one can sense the promptings of the Holy Spirit to take detours or go on retreats like that. The question is, do we pay attention to such promptings?
Jesus' return to the Jordan River area was not merely a retreat from hostility; it was a move guided by divine wisdom. This place held significant spiritual history, being where John the Baptist had proclaimed Jesus as the Lamb of God. By returning there, Jesus affirmed John's testimony and provided a fertile ground for faith to grow among the people. This teaches us that God's direction often brings us to places where past spiritual seeds have been sown, ready to bear fruit. We may not always understand why God leads us to certain places or situations, but we can trust that He is orchestrating events for His greater purpose. Just as many came to believe in Jesus at the Jordan, we too can be instruments of faith and transformation when we move in obedience to God's leading. We bring glory to His name and draw others to faith by following Divine Direction.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Seek and follow the divine direction in your own life. Trust God’s guidance, even when it seems like a step back or a detour. You position yourself to witness and participate in His work more effectively. Remain sensitive to His voice, open to His guidance, and confident that wherever He leads, His purpose will prevail.
PRAYER:
OUR PRAYER IS A SONG by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir ( we have no right to the song)
Lead me Lord, I will follow.
Lead me Lord, I will go.
You have called me, I will answer.
Lead me Lord, I will go.
Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
DAILY word study: IN HIM The phrase "in Him" in this passage is derived from the Greek phrase "εἰς αὐτόν" (eis auton). This phrase indicates a directed belief towards Jesus, signifying a personal and relational trust. In John 10:42, "εἰς αὐτόν" encapsulates the response of many individuals who, after hearing Jesus' words and witnessing His works, put their faith in Him. This belief is not just intellectual assent but a deep, relational trust and commitment. The context follows Jesus' profound declarations about His unity with the Father and His role as the Good Shepherd. Theologically, this underscores the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus, moving beyond a mere acknowledgement to a committed faith that transforms lives. Reflections:
Reflect on what it means to truly believe "in Him" in your own life. How does your faith in Jesus go beyond mere intellectual belief to a deep, relational trust? Consider ways you can deepen your relationship with Jesus, moving closer to Him in trust and commitment. How can you demonstrate this relational faith in your daily actions and decisions?
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