The New Testament Greek word αγω means "bring, drive, be lead away" and is used 71 times in the KJV. Jesus was αγω from the city of Nazareth to the brow of the cliff to be cast to His death. He was also αγω (though I know that I've not gotten the proper tenses in any of these texts) by the Spirit to be tempted of the Devil. The chief priests and scribes αγω Jesus to judgment just before His crucifixion.
What is αγω me? Is it fear of the unknown, guilt, money, position? Or that same Holy Spirit that drove Jesus Christ? How can I be sure that I am driven by Him? I must put into practice what Philippians 2:12,13 says
I work, He works. Like one of my college professors, Doctor Ainsworth, used to say "You can't stear a parked car." The Spirit drives, or brings me along toward spiritual maturity as I am working to put into action all of what He has already given me (Note 2 Peter 1:3-8)!
Drive on, Master!
What is αγω me? Is it fear of the unknown, guilt, money, position? Or that same Holy Spirit that drove Jesus Christ? How can I be sure that I am driven by Him? I must put into practice what Philippians 2:12,13 says
"Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure."
I work, He works. Like one of my college professors, Doctor Ainsworth, used to say "You can't stear a parked car." The Spirit drives, or brings me along toward spiritual maturity as I am working to put into action all of what He has already given me (Note 2 Peter 1:3-8)!
Drive on, Master!
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