The question we are all asking is, “What do I do now?” As the coronavirus is losing its grip on our lives, we want to know what we can or should do. The virus is still very dangerous. But, with many getting vaccinated, people are getting out and about more.
When asked, what are you going to do now, the answer seems to fall into these responses: yes, no, maybe so, positively I don’t know.
Please let me be very clear. I believe every individual has a right to do what they believe is best for them. And no one should be judged by their decision. Can I get an Amen?
I am sure of this. God loves His children. He is a Shepherd God that leads His sheep. In Luke 15, we have a picture of what God is like.
First, God is like a shepherd who has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. What does He do? He leaves the 99 and goes out into the country to find the one lost sheep. He doesn’t return until he finds it.
Secondly, God is like a woman who has ten silver coins and loses one. What does she do? She turns the house upside down and doesn’t stop looking until she finds it.
Last of all, Luke tells us that there was a father who had two sons. One of his sons left home and went out into the world and broke his dad’s heart. The young man, after coming to his sense, decided to go back home. How did his Father receive him? With open arms! He never stopped loving his son.
And God will never stop loving us. Does He know we had a tough year? Sure He does. Remember when God told Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt? He wasn’t doing cartwheels about this assignment because he didn’t think he had what it took to accomplish it. That’s when God told him, “I will certainly be with you.” (Exodus 3:12)
We all need that reminder when we are facing difficult days. Was Moses filled with doubt and fear? I think so. Has there been times this past year that we too found ourselves afraid and anxious? Sure we have.
So, what are going to do now? I’m glad you asked. “But seek first his kingdom, and his righteousness, and see how God will meet your every need,” (Matthew 6:33, emphasis mine).
To Live is Christ,
Bro. Danny