19 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing, John 5:19
This past weekend our grandson came to see us with his mom and dad. It was a special time together. My grandson (Colt Matthew) is full of life. I noticed in everything he did, he wanted to be independent. There were moments when he became frustrated because he had to ask for help and there were other moments when he became frustrated because we would not let him be independent because he was in danger of hurting himself.
I think you and I can see the point of where God is leading us on the last day of the year. In John 5 I found myself cut to the heart as I followed Jesus example of not independence but of total dependence on God. Beginning in verse 19 of chapter 5 Jesus defends His person as the Son of God.
I was amazed as I recounted Jesus earthly fellowship with God. His example challenges me in every way. Notice the following:
- Jesus did nothing independently of the Father, 5:19.
Jesus joined the Father in all He was doing, 5:20-21. Jesus followed the Father’s directions and Jesus carried out the Father’s assignments, 5:23.
- Jesus had no independent game plan apart from the Father, 5:30.
Jesus listen to the Father’s instructions. Jesus loved to do His Fathers will.
Brothers and sisters, this truth is amazing for me and I hope it is for you. Because of Jesus dependent mindset, the works Jesus did bore witness that He was sent by the Father. I wonder, what are you trying to accomplish in this life? Are you seeking to be seen as an independent person or are you seeking to be seen as one who is totally dependent on God?
It is my desire that my life and your life would give witness to the amazing truth that God is on the throne of our lives. If He is on the throne of our lives people will see us as light reflectors of the glory of the Lord.