Usually we think of “New Beginning’s” reserved for the first of
January. We try in every way to embrace
our proposed new change. Out with the “old”
and in with the “new”-. We muster great
determination to stand against any thing we view as hindering our forward progress. After all, we have been here many times
before. This time must be different
indeed. We desperately seek success over
age-old habits.
As noble as our efforts may be, perhaps we should view the celebrated “Resurrection”
of Christ as our “New Beginning”. If He
walked out of the tomb to encounter His new day, so can we. It just takes us to believe that no matter
what is behind us, as long as we choose to let go, all things are
possible. Jesus made it very clear to
His disciples the day would come for Him to die. In fact, His death was necessary for us to live. Of course, His words fell to the ground and
people heard what they wanted.
Christ came to DEAL with everything we could not. His life was a moving masterpiece of faith
and obedience. Daily doing the will of
His Father. Walking into the public arena displaying the love of God. Creating miracles for the betterment of
life. Always reaching to bridge the gap
between lost humanity and a loving Father.
The absolute generosity of Christ was challenged, objected to, and at
times, ridiculed. People did not
understand His destiny and thus tried to reduce Christ to themselves. Christ could not be put into man’s box of ideology.
He was the embodiment of faith and goodness.
Not to be maneuvered by the whims of mankind.
His words were backed by life-giving power. Those who allowed their hearts to receive
were changed. A changed heart is an amazing miracle. In that small chamber, decisions can be made
that have the ability to shape miracle-making environments. We would be smart to realize that God can
change any outcome if we believe. Death
is really a brief transition to another life. Christ proved that nothing was
impossible. He said He would arise and
He did. This proved nothing would hold
us back. After all, Christ did nothing
for Himself. All of it was for our
benefit. His life proved that God was with Him and working in Him. His success became our’s. Life was to be lived from a state of victory
because Jesus Christ is just that.
In this life, when things seem to have turned upside down, remember
Jesus is your resurrection. Do not look
for Him to ever be caught off guard. He
never is. Expect Jesus to turn chaos
into peace and death into victory. Take
time to hear His voice. Listen for Him
to call your name, and in that, you will be assured everything is right with
your world now, and the one to come.
Yes, Christ paid for everything so you and I could live a promise-filled
life instead of a fear-driven one.
Nothing is impossible with God and we would do well to remember
that. We live, move, and have our being
in Christ. This Resurrection Day, may we
rejoice in our good fortune of being rescued from death into a life filled with
the glorious presence of our dear Savior.
God bless you, and may the blessings of the Lord be upon you.
Until the Next Time,
Prophet Kathie