March 23, 2011

          “So often I tell you – God’s ways are not your ways.  This truth is not understood at all, even though I speak it constantly.  Man’s body is wired to oppose the ways of God, for sin reigns there.  Only as My Spirit takes control of your desires do you change course to follow My ways.

          This is death to self – the little self man within you always following his own inclinations.  You fight him in daily battles.  He seeks to control your life.  He seeks pleasure, fun, possessions, fame, praise, honor and wealth.  My Spirit’s ways walk a completely different course – humility, poverty, chastity, simplicity, obedience to others, a hidden simple life of no esteem by others.  This battle for control is fought daily in your soul.

          Hand Me the keys to your vessel.  Let Me take the wheel.  Get over to the passenger seat and forget your own desires.  I will drive you to heaven quickly and the ride will be peaceful and joyous.  Lose control of your ideas and ambitions.  Let Me make the plans.  I do not need a map or directions.  We will ride along together in sweet company.  You will leave the worrying and cares to Me.

          Didn’t your mother say, “You answer the door, Jesus”?  She understood how much easier life could be seated comfortably in the passenger seat.  One of your mother’s greatest virtues was her lack of any desire to control others or events in life.  She sailed through life like a little girl, trusting her Father’s watchcare.  She knew I could handle everything beautifully.  She trusted Me.

          Like the centurion man who believed My word, I marveled at his faith.  Even so, today there are few souls that truly have faith in My ability to handle things.

          “When I return, will I find faith on the earth?”  Become a little child with great faith!  Let Me drive!”

Jesus,

Excellent Motorist