As I was sitting here and contemplating my next blog post a verse popped into my mind. I will share it shortly. My mind went to the time from Christ’s crucifixion until His resurrection.
I wonder what that time was like. It had to be hell for earth for those who followed Jesus. They expected Him to take over at any moment and declare Himself the King of Israel. Remember the triumphal entry?
Now, all their hopes and dreams were smashed on the rocks of the sea of life. Imagine the confusion. I can see them aimlessly wandering without hope.
Then a verse of Scripture came to me. Look at Luke 22:31, “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:” If you think this through he is not only trying to get Simon Peter; but, all of the followers of Jesus. As they endured this time I am sure they thought that the enemy had won.
Then came Sunday. Resurrection Day! I love the song, “Then Came The Morning”. I love to sing it and I like to listen to others sing it. My favorite would be Guy Penrod on the Gaither Homecoming series. What a truth! Even Peter at times wanted to go back to the fishing business. He was sifted; but, Jesus prayed for him and he made it through. He did not graduate with honors; but, he graduated non the less.
Maybe your life seems like all hope has fled out the door. Let me share with you that you can find hope and help in Jesus Christ. He loves you supremely and He demonstrated it by dying on the cross in your place. Put your faith and trust in Him today before it is eternally too late.
So, how are you doing?