January 12: Mark 4:33-34 - Alone With Abba Father (Today's Reflection from My Utmost For His Highest)

God's Revealing Reflection

A depiction of ourselves; the sky and earth in a dramatic circular reflection of itself.

Daily Bible Verse - Mark 4:33-34 (NLT)

"He used...stories and illustrations to teach the people...in public...He taught only with parables, but afterward, when He was alone with His disciples, He explained the meaning to them."

Jesus did not explain the meaning to them until He was alone with them.

Jesus uses solitude to reveal truths.

Looking Inward

We often think to ourselves, "No one understands me." Many of us also think we fully understand ourselves. Neither statement is true.

Only Abba Father truly knows and understands us.

God's Light Shines On The Deep Places of Our Soul

Moon's light shining on a dark ocean surface; depicting God's light shining on our secret places.

When we are alone with God, He reveals the deep, hidden areas of our character. He reveals these things in His timing, as we become able to understand. This is a slow process as it requires us to examine our own souls.

God cannot teach us until pride and conceit are removed from our inner being. Therefore we will face heartbreak and disappointment over many things until we allow Him to shine a light on the secret places inside us and conform us to His purpose by spending time with Him, alone.

God Alone Can Reach Inside

Ask Abba Father for courage today to face the challenge of this examination. Spend time alone with Him; often He reveals surprising insights.

Jot down in a journal what you learn from your internal examination. Revisit that entry in a week or so and ask yourself, What else have I learned since I wrote this?

Prayer

Abba Father, I praise You and ask for the courage I need to face myself, to see what You see, and to be conformed into someone You can use. In Jesus' name, Amen

Breath Prayer

Let my life reflect Your might

Inspired by a contemporary worship song "Bless My Heart"

Benediction

With courage, we go forth in His promise, walk boldly in His truth, and rest in His peace.

Jesus,

The Quill and Me.

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