Easy Way Out

Always rejoice, constantly pray, in everything give thanks. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:17


It's strange how things can sometimes take a turn for the worst. Last week, the owner of a large electrical contracting company that I insure died tragically on Wednesday and two days later, the company shut down permanently and now approximately 50 people are without a job. Two young men are mourning the loss of their father as well as a large group of family and friends that attended the funeral service for Bruce Gibson on Monday morning.


During the eulogy, the family and friends in attendance were reminded that Jesus conquered the grave and that Bruce's journey had only just begun. How comforting it is to know that despite any measure of success or amount of failure we experience in this world, those of us who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ will live in heaven for all of eternity.


Jesus knew all too well how quickly things could change. He was greeted by a large crowd victoriously waiving palm branches and chanting "Hosanna in the highest" only to have His closest friends abandon Him a few short days later as He was led to a brutal flogging and death on the cross.


He never wavered on following God's will for His life. Jesus knew what He had to do to save us all from certain death and by becoming the atonement for our sins on the cross. Despite the gruesomeness of His crucifixion, He remained in prayer and obediently followed God's will for His life.


This Holy Week, as we reflect on Jesus' death and prepare to celebrate His resurrection on Easter Sunday, remain in prayer and give God thanks despite your circumstances.