WWJD - What Would Jesus Do

That was the theme of last year's drama at GRC.

Having written the script, let me state my intentions more clearer - we were meant to live a WWJD life.

It doesn't matter if you were Henry Maxwell, the big town Pastor;

or if you were Jasper Chase, the famous writer and lover;

it's not about whether you're the owner of a prominent newspaper like Edward Norman;

or a secretary, prostitute, talented singer, church member, passerby, servant, grandmother, daughter, etc.

At the end of the day, when we call ourselves Christian, then we are followers of Christ. Wefollow what Christ would do. It doesn't get anymore complicated. And who did Christ follow? He followed His father in heaven. He said before in the Bible that the Son would only do what He saw the Father do.

In other words, even Jesus didn't have His own agenda.

In a way, you could put it simply that it wasn't about Jesus.

Oh my, you may gasp! What do you mean it's not about Jesus?!!!

Well, Jesus didn't do anything except to pursue the Father's will, correct? So in essence, it wasn't about Jesus, He didn't do it because of His importance or self preservation, Jesus did theFather's will. It was essentially not about Jesus then.

So in a nutshell, if Jesus didn't do it for Himself, who are we to do things for our own wills, purposes and gains? Do we even have that right since Jesus bought our lives back from death through His very own death?

We don't.

WWJD? He would do the will of the Father. So we do the will of the King of Kings, Lord of Lords too, just like Jesus.

Take note that in whatever decision you make, or thing you say, remember that its a WWJD moment. Especially when things are going rough for some of you - confusion, disappointment, anger - can cloud judgement and reason.

Some things are going real crazy right now, but as long as you are placing yourself in the center of God's will and doing the will of the Father while you are on this planet earth (which by the way, is spinning outta control as well), you're safe from harm. Trivial things should not deter you from focusing on His will on earth, don't ever forget that. Make a decision, say a word, do an action, believe in a principle, that you know is focusing on the will of your Father in heaven.

On a more personal note, I'm probably as heart sick as some of you who left or are stuck at one place. I know that feeling of not being able to do anything about it, leaving seems like a coward's move at times and staying doesn't make it any nobler. It's not the action that matters actually, its all about your heart in the situation. If you "have the peace" in leaving/staying, it doesn't matter what happens around you. Don't get affected by it. Make a choice that you know is based on intentions that are not selfish or spiteful.

For the remnant, remember, staying isn't a punishment. There is always a reason for everything. Remember to pray to God and ask Him for comfort and peace in your hearts. It is again aWWJD situation. WWJDs isn't always about making a choice and moving forward, sometimes, it's about staying put and doing the will of God in that particular situation. Other situations might even require you to let go, because of you dont' let go, you can't let God.

As it gets darker, shouldn't we as Christians shine His light and glory into the darkness? That's when you will begin to see His power and glory. Don't you want to see that anymore? Or are you satisfied by "trying to be good" in school and just "getting by". If that's your version of Christianity, I think you need to read a different Bible. The Christian faith transforms, it doesn't conform.

Wherever you go, whatever your choice...

Make God smile. Make Him proud of you :)