Do you ever find a time in your life when you feel like saying: “I need to wait for my soul to catch up with my body.” Our life is full of activity, yet there is an emptiness and a great weariness of the soul. God seems to be quite distant. We have lost the joy that we once had in Jesus Christ. What does the Word of God say? “Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.” (Hebrews 12:3)
The great remedy for soul weariness comes when we consider Jesus and keep our focus on Him. There are many occasions when we need to “Consider Jesus.” As we “consider Him,” we will find the strength of our soul to carry on with our lives.
1. Consider Jesus in times of temptation. Jesus understands our temptations. “For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” (Hebrews 2:18) . Jesus was tempted, yet He stayed faithful to His Father. As we “consider Jesus,” we will find His grace and strength to help us overcome the temptation.
2. Consider Jesus in times of failure. Jesus never failed, and His compassion never fails. He restored Peter after His failure. (John 21:15-17). He will restore us if we come to Him in repentance and confession of our sins. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
3. Consider Jesus in times of fatigue. Jesus understands our fatigue because He experienced fatigue and hunger as He walked the earth. He gives His strength to our weary souls and bodies. “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)
4. Consider Jesus in times of spiritual dryness. Jesus alone can quench the dryness in our souls. “Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.” (John 7:37)
5. Consider Jesus in times of loneliness. Jesus understands loneliness. He spent much time alone in His life. Also, as He was tried, convicted, beaten, and placed on the cross, He experienced loneliness. “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” (Matthew 28:20)
6. Consider Jesus in times of indecision. Jesus knows many voices are crying out to us; however, are we listening for his distinct, wise, and loving voice? To him (Jesus, the Good Shepherd) the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. (John 10:3)
As we walk this life, may our hearts and eyes always “consider Jesus” in every path we take. He is there to bring rest, comfort, and direction to our weary souls.
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