Yes, I was inspired by the Marvin Winans pieces posted on your blog. By the way he is one of my favorite gospel artist. Wow, so much passion in his voice and in his words. Lord what do you say to these things? I say, stop worrying about how the story ends, let go and let God. You say, how do I do that? You can only do it through the Word of God.
As a result of your blog. there are three scriptures that I was drawn to Hebrews 4:14-15, Philippians 2:5-8 and finally John 14:16-18.
Hebrews 4:14-15 KJV
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation , and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Basically these scriptures assure us that the Lord is right where we are – eye to eye, saying I feel you. The Lord came down from His throne and he took on the likes of human flesh, he trod the same two roads that this world inevitably leads to and we often find ourselves traveling.
Road number one is called: “So Hurt Lane”
This road is traveled when we’ve been wronged or we perceived we’ve been served something that we don’t deserve by someone.
Road number two is called: “Tempted Ave.”
We arrive at this place when we perceive something that we feel will fulfill our desire and will bring satisfaction to our flesh.
Marvin Winans, in fact the Winans name is synonomous with contemporary Gospel. I believe that He along with his brothers and sister changed our view of Gospel music. However this tract of songs on the “Alone but not alone” album does not move me particularly as Gospel. But rather paints the imagery of a man that knows God, yet he is telling his tales of woe. This man appears to be in a period of transition.
Thou this man knows the Lord in many ways already. But God is taking him down “So Hurt Lane.” There is spiritual growth on the road. Let me also say, to this dear hurting sir, that – It is not that I don’t want to know, but more than you can imagine: I actually already know. Perhaps my response or lack there of is not really about you and your pain, but rather it’s more about me and mine. You see in this world, these are the roads that we will all someday have to travel. Sir, perhaps your story reminds me so much of my own. You probably can’t imagine, but perhaps, I am not in a place that I can bring you comfort – I just may be in a place that I need to be comforted.
To this man that is walking slowly down this path, I ask him to turn and to go with me and explore new territories. Rather than living on “So Hurt Lane”, I was given a place called “Comfort Drive.” Sir, if you decide to go, you will find that Jesus Christ is our high priest. When I can’t be there for you, you will know that when nobody else understands, he always understands. Often times we just need to know that someone is there to listen and to care. Jesus, being God, gave it all up to truly know the heart of this wounded man that He Himself had created. He knows that his man has to deal with external forces that so often cause him to detour down the wrong road. Our Savior traveled these same roads, not as God, but as man and yet without sin. I introduce this kind Sir to the comforter, the Holy Spirit, …
John 14:16-18
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive , because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. As we journey together you will find another road and that road is called “Mount Peace.” There you will truly be able to Let Go and Let God. Stop worrying, just let God have his way.
Please enjoy this song….by DeWayne Woods
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