“All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.” John 6:37
From this scripture I perceive a resolute sense of confidence in the nature of God’s call and warm welcome. He brings the right people, He leads them to a place of safety, He preempts they will find comfort, a life giving teaching, direction for their hungry souls. Christ then responds wonderfully and faithfully- “whoever comes,” “I will never drive away.” We see two things, submission to God’s will to bring all sort of people, but also the decision of those called to come. Whoever responds to God’s call to come, Jesus says I will respond to God’s call to receive and keep.
In this new year may we hear the nudge to go where God bids, and like Christ may each as a believer humbly receive and make friends of all God brings to us- well that means being ready to teach them to grow, pray for them, nurture them, and also rejoice with them. As Christ receives us and helps us mature into all of God’s good purpose may we also respond hopefully and faithfully to our Lord’s plan.
Every blessing.
God bless.
Evangelist Israel Okunwaye
