Jesus walks with you – Dr. Paul Dhinakaran
My dear friend, God has a very special blessing for you this month. He has led you thus far, and He will continue to lead you further. Many times, you have questions in your heart about what will happen to you or to your family members. Some wonder about their jobs or their own future amidst sickness. Yet, in the midst of all this uncertainty, a promise from the Lord Jesus comes to you: ‘I will walk among you. I will be your God, and you will be my people” (Leviticus 26:12). Yes the Lord says, “You belong to me, my child.” This month, the Lord will walk with you.
Consider with whom Jesus walked when He was in this world. He walked with people who were labelled as sinners. Their hearts condemned them because of their sins, and the world rejected them. Despite feeling lonely and guilty due to sin, Jesus declared, ‘I have come to walk among the sinners. I have come not to call the righteous, but sinners.’ He attended to those who needed healing, acceptance, and love, disregarding societal labels.
Next, consider how Jesus walks amongst those who are in sorrow. In Luke 24:13-15, we encounter two disciples of Jesus who were filled with tears and grief. Despite Jesus having many disciples, these two were journeying to a place called Emmaus, unaware of Jesus’ resurrection on the third day following His crucifixion. Consumed by sorrow, they lamented Jesus’ death and questioned what the future held without Him. Perhaps today, you too find sorrow filling your heart. Your job may be lost, your family life shattered, or your health declining. Those you once trusted may have disappointed you, and you may have experienced the loss of loved ones or faced other forms of loss. In the midst of their sorrowful journey, Jesus Himself approached and walked alongside these disciples. Similarly, in your sorrow, the resurrected Jesus stands ready to walk with you. Initially, the disciples did not recognize Him, but as He spoke to them from the Scriptures, their hearts burned with conviction and faith. When they reached their destination and Jesus broke bread with them, their eyes were opened, and they saw Him—alive and resurrected. Jesus is not dead; He died and rose again on the third day, and He is alive to walk with you and turn your sorrow into joy. He is present with you now, working to lift you from your sorrow.
Thirdly, just as Jesus walked to his disciples amidst danger in Matthew 14:25, Jesus will walk towards you in the midst of your troubles. When his disciples were caught in a storm at sea, Jesus descended from the mountain and walked upon the troubled waters to save them. He is the Prince of Peace, and when he entered their boat, peace prevailed, and the storm ceased. Likewise, Jesus will enter your life, bringing peace to every aspect—your family, finances, and spirit. All turmoil will cease in the name of Jesus, and you will experience tranquility. Just as the disciples’ boat reached the shore safely after Jesus entered it, you too will receive blessings and fulfillment beyond your expectations through the power of Jesus. Your journey will lead you to the shores of abundance and prosperity.
PRAYER:
Loving Father, bless me according to Your Word. Walk with me. Remove my sins, the dangers and every sorrow in my life. Help me to enjoy the life that You have given me. Lord, through the life that You received, through Your resurrection and through Your sacrifice on the cross, let me receive miracles in my life. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.