As we somewhat blindly meander through Holy Week - commemorating the last week before the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, I recall His last days with the disciples. He told these friends that He would be leaving them, but that in His absence, they would receive His Spirit. They were to sit tight, pray and wait for the power of God to come upon them. I suppose they were also anxious 2000 years ago when they were forced to shelter together, risk their lives each time they went out for provisions, and simply wait. But, they had seen Jesus. They knew Jesus. They believed He was God in the flesh. And that made all the difference.
No matter what you are feeling from moment to moment, remember that you are you are never outside of the sight-line of God. He hears and He knows what your life looks and feels like right now. He knew, when He made you that you would someday be living through these crazy times. And I have no doubt that He has appropriately equipped you with what you need... which primarily is His Spirit... to get through every single day of it.
Let me just leave you with this thought... A great tragedy occurred on what we call Good Friday. Nothing about it seemed good to those who loved and followed Jesus. This side of the resurrection, however, we know that death did not win and Jesus is who He claimed to be and that His Spirit did, in fact, come to give the power needed to endure all the trials that come our way. As you celebrate Resurrection Sunday in a manner you never have before, embrace the truth that you have a Good Shepherd who carries you close to His heart and abides within your heart giving you all the power you need to face the days ahead. Rest in His arms, feed in His pasture and allow Him to direct your path.
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