From Max Lucado's Daily Devotions
Exercise Crowd Control
Look over your shoulder. The crowd is one step back. They don't consult your strengths or know your story. Still, they seem to know more about your life than you do. They'll lead your life if you allow them.
Jesus didn't. "When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he told his followers to go on the other side of the lake" (Matthew 8:18). After a day of teaching, "Jesus left the crowd and went into the house" (Matthew 13:36). Christ repeatedly escaped the noise of the of the crowd in order to hear the voice of God. He resisted the undertow of people by anchoring to the rock of his purpose-employing his uniqueness to make a big deal out of God. Jesus said no to good things so he could say yes to the right thing-his unique call! And He calls on you and me to do likewise.
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