Christ is Risen; Now What?

Many people, whether committed Christians or not, have just celebrated Easter; Resurrection Day.  The question, especially for Christians is...now what?  What are you going to do differently because Christ is alive, ascended and coming again?  The first disciples had specific instructions to Go to Galilee and wait for Jesus.  Then He told them to wait for the Promise (Holy Spirit).  Then they turned the world upside down.
In our case, the Holy Spirit has come.  All believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit.  Yet our world is in chaos.  Many of our churches are declining both in impact and in membership.  For the first time in many years there are fewer church members in America than non-church members.  Many churches have become "holy huddles" for the saved rather than Lighthouses to attract and direct the lost to safe harbor in Jesus.
  • Do you have friends or family members who are lost?
  • Are you actively seeking to share the Gospel with them?
  • When is the last time you told your Salvation Story at a family gathering?
  • When is the last time you purposely sought to initiate a gospel conversation?
The Easter clothes have been put back in the closet.  The Easter baskets have been stored away for another year.  Some who only attend church on Christmas and Easter have returned to their churchless lives.  The question still looms large for those who call themselves Christians...Now what?  Perhaps now is the time to formulate a plan for making a difference.  What is your plan?

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