As Jesus did

Posted by on 28 March 2016 | 3645 Comments

Tags: , ,

It may be helpful to let the reader know that these thoughts are coming to me fresh off of Easter Sunday.  It’s Monday, and I’m supposed to be resting.  But in rest, I find myself reflecting on the day just past. 

I remember my first Easter some twenty-two years ago.  I was thirty years old at the time, and had only two weeks earlier given my life to Jesus Christ.  I had no idea what I was getting into, but I knew that ‘this’ was really big stuff, and that my life would never be the same. 

Now, with the benefit of twenty-two years of walking with Jesus, I can say that, “yes it is true:  I had no idea what I was getting into.  And yes, it’s big!  And most assuredly, I hope and pray that my life will never revert back to what it was.”

 It is amazing to be saved.  I look at others who live outside of God’s kingdom, and I recognize how profoundly God has re-organized my thoughts, bringing me peace in the process.  I see people worrying, complaining, and getting stressed about things, and I thank God that I can look and say ‘I don’t have to go there.’ 

Does that mean I can just be apathetic, sit back and let God run the show while I sit by and applaud him from my comfortable vantage point?  Certainly not!!!  But it also doesn’t mean that I can rant and rave while purporting to serve him.  In fact quite the opposite.  The things that stir my heart - knowing that they also stir the heart of God - must move me to engage the world with passion and purpose, all the while speaking and acting in the manner of Jesus Christ who is both my Savior and my Lord.

 As we reflect on the Easter celebration, we too, like the first disciples, bear witness to the Living Presence of Jesus Christ.  Those disciples saw Jesus, and at great cost went forth into the world to proclaim his death, his resurrection, and his promise of life to those who believe.

 If we have seen Jesus, we cannot but do the same.  We too must go forth into the world to proclaim his death, his resurrection, and his promise of life to those who believe.  No matter the cost.  Lives hang in the balance. 

 

  

Post your comment

Comments

  • <a href="http://cialisblacka800mg.ru/">cialis black</a> <a href="http://cialisviagraacombopack.ru/">viagra combo packs</a> <a href="http://genericviagrashippedfromausa.ru/">generic viagra tadalafil</a> <a href="http://onlineacialis.ru/">cialis for daily use online</a> <a href="http://pfizerfreeasamples.ru/">discount brand viagra by pfizer</a> <a href="http://buyacialisblack.ru/">cialis black online</a> <a href="http://buyaeddrugsonline.ru/">ed drugs</a> <a href="http://cheapcialisfromaindia.ru/">cheap cialis online</a> <a href="http://cialis5mgaprice.ru/">cialis 20mg prix en pharmacie</a> <a href="http://cialisnoaprescription.ru/">find cialis without prescription</a>

    Posted by HerbertChoip, 04/10/2017 11:41pm (2 years ago)

  • best mattress review 2015 futon mattress sizes in inches <a href=http://www2.tku.edu.tw/~tacx/html/userinfo.php?uid=2810062>mattresses for sale in houston</a> best mattress reviews 2017
    wells fargo mattress firm payment online top king size hybrid mattress 2016 <a href=http://shark-games.net/profile/badgeyoke01>best mattress 2016 for side sleepers</a> top rated baby mattresses 2017
    denver mattress reviews 2015 2015 simmons mattress review <a href=http://caspermattressreviews.org/>casper bedding - http://caspermattressreviews.org/</a> casper twin extra large mattress review - caspermattressreviews.org

    mattresses reviews 2015 mattress sales near me <a href="http://acedemo.tk/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=70407">reviews of mattresses 2016</a> mattress sizes in uk
    mattress sizes chart full size mattress dimensions height <a href="http://bit.ly/2ysRTS4+">futon mattresses michigan</a> the mattress store anchorage
    mattress stores in phoenix arizona top rated baby mattresses 2016 <a href="http://caspermattressreviews.org/">casper mattress queen - caspermattressreviews.org</a> casper mattress reviews 2014 - caspermattressreviews.org

    Posted by Agustinram, 04/10/2017 11:17pm (2 years ago)

  • hybrid mattress reviews 2015 what is the best mattress in 2016 [url=http://www.diredelala.com/author/sprucefold95/]mattresses on sale on amazon[/url] best mattress 2016 for price
    sleepy s mattress store nyc review mattresses 2017 [url=http://narutogameshub.com/profile/newsfold66]european mattress sizes in inches[/url] what is the best mattress 2016
    single mattress sizes in inches what is measurement of twin size mattress [url=http://caspermattressreviews.org/]casper bedding ebay - caspermattressreviews.org[/url] casper mattress support - caspermattressreviews.org

    mattress reviews 2016 consumer reports best costco memory foam mattress topper <a href="http://elitecocoa.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=268222">best prices for twin mattresses</a> california king mattress sizes in inches
    air mattress reviews 2017 foam mattress toppers for sale <a href="http://zemuchastok63.ru/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=77932">bed mattress sizes and measurements</a> crib size mattress measurements
    mattress topper for sale measurements full size mattress dimensions <a href="http://caspermattressreviews.org/">casper mattress returns - caspermattressreviews.org</a> casper mattress price increase - caspermattressreviews.org

    Posted by Agustinram, 04/10/2017 11:14pm (2 years ago)

  • cheap personal loans - https://paydayloanswwe.com/ fast cash personal loans [url=https://paydayloanswwe.com/]best payday loans[/url] ’

    Posted by Bsbfleacig, 04/10/2017 10:40pm (2 years ago)

  • full size mattress measurements inches serta mattress firmness scale [url=http://elitecocoa.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=268222]best baby mattresses 2016[/url] top rated mattresses for 2015
    mattress ratings 2013 innerspring mattress reviews and comparisons [url=http://dkservice.kiev.ua/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=577037]best mattresses to buy online 2017[/url] mattress topper for sleeper sofa
    top ten mattresses 2015 futon mattresses ocala florida [url=http://caspermattressreviews.org/]casper beds negative reviews - caspermattressreviews.org[/url] casper mattress ratings - caspermattressreviews.org

    best mattresses for the money 2016 discount mattresses ocala fl <a href="http://www.pronostica.com.co/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=209940">serta 3 gel memory foam mattress topper king</a> king size mattress size inches
    top crib mattresses 2016 mattress firm pa <a href="http://www.contrasteintl.com/members/badgeyoke01/activity/41068/">consumer reports best rated mattress 2016</a> top selling mattress 2015
    mattress sizes uk synchrony bank mattress firm payment <a href="http://caspermattressreviews.org/">casper com mattress prices - caspermattressreviews.org</a> casper bed mattresses - http://caspermattressreviews.org/

    Posted by Agustinram, 04/10/2017 8:59pm (2 years ago)

  • pfizer viagra online - http://genericviaser.com/ viagra for sale online [url=http://genericviaser.com/]viagra price[/url] ’

    Posted by Brtevbcance, 04/10/2017 8:51pm (2 years ago)

  • mattresses oklahoma city best foam mattress 2017 [url=http://nettgamer.no/profile/alibiowl37]top selling mattresses 2016[/url] best mattress to buy for 2016
    safest crib mattresses 2016 organic mattresses minneapolis [url=http://www.venciclopedia.org/index.php?title=Seven-best-mattress-in-2017-year-o]mattress sale in my area[/url] top rated baby mattresses 2017
    mattress sizes chart usa who has memory foam mattress toppers on sale [url=http://caspermattressreviews.org/]casper mattress outlet - http://caspermattressreviews.org/[/url] buy casper mattresses - http://caspermattressreviews.org/

    mattress reviews and ratings novaform mattress topper costco coupon <a href="http://www.dagostinoweddingstudio.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=99085">memory foam gel mattress topper reviews</a> reviews of online mattresses
    best mattresses 2017 reviews mattress firm locations in phoenix <a href="http://www.bigfaceproductionsny.com/members/badgenest57/activity/71095/">best organic crib mattress 2016</a> best prices on twin mattresses
    best mattress 2016 consumer reports cooling gel memory foam mattress toppers <a href="http://caspermattressreviews.org/">casper twin extra large mattress review - caspermattressreviews.org</a> casper com mattress review - caspermattressreviews.org

    Posted by Agustinram, 04/10/2017 7:48pm (2 years ago)

  • wh0cd24139 [url=http://buyvaltrex.store/]valtrex for sale[/url] <a hrefs="http://buyvaltrex.store/">buy valtrex</a> http://buyvaltrex.store/ [url=http://baclofen2017.us.org/]resource[/url] [url=http://prevacid.us.com/]prevacid by mail[/url] [url=http://eloconointment.us.com/]generic elocon[/url] [url=http://bupropion.store/]bupropion[/url] <a hrefs="http://bupropion.store/">bupropion xl 300</a> http://bupropion.store/

    Posted by Aaronpet, 04/10/2017 5:12pm (2 years ago)

  • viagra for sale melbourne

    [url=http://viagracheappbgs.com/]viagra[/url]

    <a href="http://viagracheappbgs.com/">viagra online</a>

    original viagra

    Posted by Gerfdvat, 04/10/2017 4:41pm (2 years ago)

  • best time to buy a mattress in 2015 measurement of twin size mattress [url=http://atv-games.com/profile/stormfold70]prices on king size mattresses toppers[/url] 2016 reviews on mattresses
    best rated cheap mattress for 2017 mattresses at menards reviews [url=http://bendebokos.com/author/bullform56/]saatva mattress reviews 2015[/url] best crib mattress pads 2017
    top 10 mattresses of 2016 queen mattress sizes inches [url=http://caspermattressreviews.org/]casper matresses - caspermattressreviews.org[/url] casper mattress covers - caspermattressreviews.org

    2015 top rated mattresses mattress firm delivery <a href="http://ks.jiali.tw/userinfo.php?uid=2636241">best rated mattresses 2016 consumer reviews</a> what s the best mattress to buy in 2017
    reviews for online mattresses mattress firm pa <a href="http://163.22.168.6/~ntcta1/userinfo.php?uid=2785060">standard mattress sizes us</a> best mattresses 2015 for back pain
    mattress sizes in the us buy mattresses in atlanta <a href="http://caspermattressreviews.org/">casper matresses - caspermattressreviews.org</a> casper mattress topper - http://caspermattressreviews.org/

    Posted by Agustinram, 04/10/2017 3:12pm (2 years ago)

RSS feed for comments on this page | RSS feed for all comments