Yesterday, my wife and kids and I went to a special Good Friday service at our church - El Buen Samaritano Christian Church. At first my youngest son was a little cranky because he wanted to take a nap. But since we didn't have a babysitter, we had to suck it up and make the best out of it. The service was staged as sort of like a play or presentation, showing us Jesus dying on the cross and certain key people (Mary - Jesus' mother, the Romans, etc.) talking about that day and what was on their mind. There was great praise music and emotional performances from the dancers. It was such an inspirational service. It touched my heart.
Here's why it was emotional for me: During the service, I see what God had planned. Jesus' purpose was to die to save all of us. So then I started thinking what is my purpose in this life? I've been praying and asking what am I supposed to do or what do you want from me. I have yet to get a response. But as we're sitting there watching this presentation, I look at my oldest son. His eyes were glued to the stage. He would say Jesus' name whenever it was mentioned. This is my purpose! I believe, as my wife and I have been told several times by many leaders in the church, that our sons will be blessed by God because of the steps we're taking now. They will be heavily favored in the future because of what my wife and I are doing in the present. My purpose is to prepare my kids to be a voice in the next generation of leaders to spread the message of God and bring people to Christ.
Feeling this message, the first thing that came to mind was the movie, The Terminator. For those that don't know the movie: Machines had taken over the planet in the future. Skynet was the central nerve that controlled all the machines. One day, a man named John Conner leads the resistance of humans who were tired of running and being slaves. They go to war with the machines. The humans win! The machines got destroyed! Skynet knew he wasn't strong enough to beat John Conner. So, it devises a plan to send a Terminator back in time to kill John's mother, Sara Conner. Kill her - John Conner will never exist. However, John sends a protector back in time to keep his mother safe. That's exactly how I feel my life is going right now!
Satan knows what the future holds. He knows he's going to lose and God will banish him forever. So he's relentlessly attacking us now so that our offsprings will continue the routine of being slaves to the world and never strive for freedom. I feel the enemy attacking me everyday, now more than ever because I'm more aware of what's going on around us. He wants me to revert back to my sinful ways so that I'll never let my kids know the truth that God is alive and will always be with us, as long as we allow him to be. I'm not going back! No matter how hard the devil attacks me I'm going to stay in faith and give my life - my days - myself to Christ and spread the message of hope the best way I know how.
I ask you: how many of you are dealing with Terminators? What in your life is pushing you to the brink of your own destruction? What is it that's troubling you to the point that all hope is lost? Let me tell you something: all hope is NOT lost! You can't just hide in the corner and hope for things to get better. Christ wants to help you. He wants to heal you, bless you with a better life and protect you from the evils in this world, but you need to take action. Open up your hearts and allow Jesus Christ to come it. Give your life to him and you will see things in a whole different way.
I know us believers live a hard life and that's because the enemy doesn't want you to do good without following his rules. He'll let you live a good life, but only under his terms. He'll give you riches, but you have to do what he says, when he says and how he wants it done. What does that sound like: Slavery! I want to live a free abundant life. And I know when life for me ends on this planet, my Spiritual being will transcend to the Kingdom of Heaven, where I'll live a grand life for all eternity.
Of course I can't show you what Heaven is - it's all about faith. Read the words of the Bible and put God to the test. That's the only way you're going to find out for yourself. But read my words and realize that this just isn't words spewed out from a talented writer because I thought it sounded good. This is real life. My life. I'm proud to say that I believe in Jesus - that I've completely surrendered my life to him and, whether good or bad, he'll always be there with me for the rest of my days. You need to make up your own mind. Whatever you decide, I just pray that you are always happy in life and may you and your family always be safe.
In Jesus mighty name. Amen.
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