Ultimately, God is the only right answer. He is that thing you've been looking for. Until you find your identity and meaning in God, you will always be looking for satisfaction in other places — money, social media, a job or other relationships.
Sometimes we’re afraid. We fear rejection or awkwardness in our relationships. What this really points to is a lack of understanding of who we are in Christ. It’s about our identity.
Our mission is clearly outlined by Scripture, proclaim the Gospel. How then do we begin living this out in our day-to-day lives with the people around us?
How we respond to an encounter with Jesus says a lot about the state of our heart.
While the numbers are still coming in, early estimates are projecting more than 200 million people watched Pulse's Worldwide Good Friday Broadcast. Already, more than 1.3 million people have responded to the Gospel, indicating their desire to follow Jesus.
The Dutch artist Rembrandt created my favorite painting called “Return of the Prodigal Son,” which is on display at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. Rembrandt based his work on a story Jesus once told his disciples and the teachers of the law. It’s the story of the unchanging heart of God and a man Jesus calls “the prodigal son.”
For years, I’ve been seeking revival in my generation. But there is no revival without holiness. And holiness requires a reset.
Yet, as time passes, I have learned that being a celebrity does not make you a better Christian. It just makes you a celebrity.
If he is so powerful, then why can’t he put an end to the virus?
Let’s not waste these days. Let’s make the most out of them.
