Yesterday was Easter Sunday. We had a wonderful morning worship service at Brownsville Baptist Church followed by an afternoon of celebrating and visiting with people that we care deeply about. But what stands out for me yesterday was an experience that I think we don't have often enough.
Our church hosted an Easter musical called "Forgiveness at the Cross." The choir and the drama team did a fantastic job...but that is not the point. The final scene from the drama featured the risen and glorified Christ seated on His heavenly throne being exalted and worshiped by multitudes of people clothed in white, gathered around the throne and singing His praises.
While I know that we cannot even begin to imagine Jesus' glory to be revealed at that time, the scene gave us a hint of what we can expect. In that moment, one thought kept ringing in my mind: "I can't wait!"
I want to increasingly long for that day when Jesus will be glorified before all people. I want to be motivated by anticipation for that moment. And, I want to be God's instrument to bring more and more people to worship around that throne on that day!
"Lord, move in my heart that I would long to see Jesus high and exalted on His throne! Use me for your purposes, to bring more people to that wondrous day!"
He must increase, I must decrease!
JasonPS
We went with the Lecks on Good Friday to Mars Hill to watch a film called, "Who Killed God?"..and it was pretty intense to say the least, the film and the music..actually I think you would of enjoyed the music, it was pretty raw, and hard core, but you could for sure feel the passion with this group. The film was pretty graphic, about the crucifiction of Christ..and then we did communion. I was very convicted to the fact, how at times that I can take the whole story of what Jesus did on the cross for granted, and watching the horrific scenes of how He suffered, really effected me. And then the hope of His ressurection was and is so powerful.
ReplyDeleteGod has blessed me with a circle of friends and family who are not Christians..blessed in the fact that it allows me to practice and to keep me on my toes, when questions come up..most of the time they want to argue with me about my faith, or put me down..but I love the fact that I have the opportunity to try to be Light, in a lot of dark situations.
After the Good Friday Service, I really felt an urge of urgency to be more of a Light, not so much by the words I say, but more by how I walk..
Seattle is a very nice place to live..minus the rain, but it is also very unchurched, as you well know..and there are many opportunities to reach lost people..so the field is ripe up in this corner..and you and Melissa will definantly be able to be an instrument for God in the Pacific Northwest.
I too, cannot wait for that day to see Jesus, and worship with Him..but for now I am excited to be apart of witnessing for Him..and no longer do I want to take for granted what He did on the cross..or the Easter story..my prayer everyday is for Him to open a door..to be able to share Jesus..and I thank Him that I have such a big circle of friends and family to practice on..and I pray for their hearts to be opened, as mine was.
Thank you, Jason, for the beautiful description of a glimpse of what we have in store for us when we are able to FINALLY be at His feet in worship and adoration!!! We really enjoyed the video you all sent of you and the boys singing to us!! It was just a "teaser" for what is in store for us in the near future!! Blessings on your days in the coming weeks as you are all sorting and packing and working through all the challenges you are facing! God has already worked out the details for you....... rest in His love for you and your family. In Christ's Matchless Name, Tricia and Keith
ReplyDeleteJason, I share your sentiment, what a glorious day that will be!! Prayers for you and your family as you begin a new ministry in a new location. God bless you for your faithfulness.
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