WHAT NOW?

 

 

 

 

        On the way to the house of worship yesterday (Resurrection Sunday), I observed the parking lots of other houses of worship filled with vehicles. This day many attend for various reasons. For whatever reason they may have given for going doesn't matter to me. My prayer is that something was said to change their hearts and a commitment was made to accept Jesus Christ into their lives. Isn't this the reason Jesus was born, died and rose? His coming to the world was to save the world from their sins. Jesus got up so we could get--------to get up from the state of death which sin had held us captive. He won victory over sin, death and hell so we could be free from them as well.

        Now that the beautiful outfits have been taken off, Easter baskets emptied and egg hunts ended, "WHAT NOW?" These Easter items won't appear again until the same time next year. However, Jesus won't be nailed again on the cross, placed in a tomb and be resurrected from the dead again. His death, burial and resurrection was done once and for all and not something that he just did because he "felt" like doing it. He did it so we could be redeemed back to his Father and have eternal life through his sacrifices made. His blood was not shed so we could just continue in sin. His purpose for coming was to show us a better way, a better life and to prepare for a better home for those of us who believe in him.

        Jesus told his followers that he would rise on the third day (and he did). He told them that he was going back to his Father in heaven and would leave them with a Comforter and a teacher (and he did). As Jesus readied his disciples before his Ascension, he told them what was to transpire to eliminate any questions of "WHAT NOW?" in their minds. He told them to wait for the promise and like he said as recorded in Act, chapter 2, the "WHAT NOW?" came! Whenever God instructs, we are to just obey and not be concerned about the "when","how", "who", "where", or "what" questions.

      When the Holy Ghost came, the "WHAT NOW?" was answered. Whenever we don't know the next move or step to take, this is the time to rely on what God has already spoken for us to do. The Word tells us that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. Whenever there is any doubt in what to do next and there is a question of  "WHAT NOW?", seek God for directions. There possibly are many who are skeptical about making a decision to accept Christ because of being unsure about what will happen next or "WHAT NOW?". Trust God and rely on His Word for directions as the Holy Spirit lead, teach and help you on your journey with accepting and serving Him.