There is always demand placed on us from every side.
Demand from our own family
Demand from our aging parents
Demand from our work
Demand from our clients
Demand from our friends
Demand from our acquaintance
Demand from the poor and the needy (those who need help) as a result of ministry
The more your influence increases as a result of ministering to people, the more the demand from you will increase.
Disclaimer: By using the word 'demand', I'm not referring that it is negative. Earning an income, putting food on the table, spending time with your wife, kids and family, etc. are all part of the word 'demand'. As long as it takes time, energy OR effort from you, it's considered a demand.
From time to time, I'm not sure about you but I will feel guilty of not being able to fulfill all the demands placed on me.
There are always the poor and the needy who place demand on me. And I'm unable to fulfill them all. I'm just one person. I have limited time and energy, just like anyone.
It is impossible to attend to all. At times, I have to let go of the demand and not fulfill them. Yeah I do feel guilty at times too.
BUT I am reminded that even Jesus could not fulfill all the demands placed on Him while He was on earth.
I am reminded that Jesus was focused on fulfilling His assignment and purpose, instead of trying to fulfill all the demands placed on Him.
Since He had 100% result in healing, deliverance, raising the dead, meeting the practical needs of people, etc., I'm pretty sure that the whole world in those days would come after Him.
Nonetheless, Jesus kept doing what He was supposed to do.
Mark 1:37-38
"Everyone is looking for you.” And Jesus said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.”
"The poor you will always have with you..." - Matt 26:11
There will always be the poor and the needy who place demand on us. But it is not possible to fulfill them all.
Hence, I am reminded to stay focused on my assignment, which means that I have to drop certain demands placed on me.
In today's context, it could be worse than what Jesus went through in terms of communication. People can call and text you on the phone non-stop.
Thus, we need to re-direct them to the only One who can fulfill all their demands ----- Christ alone.
Even if they feel that we are not helpful. Even if they feel that we are not meeting their needs. Even if they feel that we are abandoning them. Because you and I are not omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent.
On the Cross, Jesus fulfilled every demand that He couldn't fulfill when He was physically on earth. The Power of the Cross & the Power of Resurrection supply enough to meet every demand of this world.
On this Resurrection Sunday, I pray that we will turn to Him for our needs to be met.
