The Law in 90 Days: Numbers 3-4
SCRIPTURE READING
John 6:68 (NIV); Lord, to whom shall we go?
While others were walking away, offended by Jesus’ teaching, the Twelve committed themselves
fully. Fittingly, it was Peter who piped up with this response, and what a surrendered response it
was!
If there is anywhere we would rather go than to Jesus Christ, we cannot say we are fully
surrendered. True disciples are in it for the long-haul. When Peter dropped his net, when
Nathaniel arose from under the fig tree, when Matthew turned from the tax collector’s table, there
was no going back. They had left father and mother and career to follow this man; family and
friends already knew their allegiance. They were in.
But it is so easy to go elsewhere. If we are offended by Christ, there are certainly many other
options offered us by the world. But all of them lead to death. The mind of sinful man leads to
death. An alternative religion, an addiction, a relationship, a lust, a possession a fantasy may
offer temporary solace but only Jesus has the words to eternal life. The mind controlled by the
Spirit – the Spirit of Jesus – is life and peace!
We know that the disciples tasted the waters of life apart from Christ, even after this commitment.
Peter’s denial brought about great guilt and shame and Judas’ betrayal drove him to suicide, the
dirty money for which he sold the Lord – his alternative to Christ – was a curse on him.
Jesus gives you the opportunity. He sees the stagnancy in the church today and says, “Do you
want to leave too?” The stout of heart and the doubtful man must go in search of all alternatives
before he is convinced of Christ. But the surrendered disciple responds immediately in love and
devotion saying, “Lord, to whom shall I go?”
PRAYER and MEDITATION
1. Is there anywhere you would rather run to than Jesus? Think about some of your struggles
and anxieties. Where do you run to first for relief? Is it the TV, books, coffee, etc? Run to
Jesus. Take some time to seek His heart on the matter.
2. Have you denied God, or broke a commitment you’ve made? Is this keeping you from
running back to Him? He wants you to return. Ask God to forgive you for any denial. Ask
Him to show you His heart for you.
3. Spend some time in the word, searching for refuge in Christ.
