"Whether Report"

 "But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart." (John 16:6 KJV)

  "That same day two of Jesus' followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem. As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them. But God kept them from recognizing him. He asked them, "What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?" They stopped short, sadness written across their faces. Then one of them, Cleopas, replied, "You most be the only person in Jerusalem who hasn't heard about all the things that have happened there the last few day." "What things?" Jesus asked. "The things that happened to Jesus, the man from Nazareth," They said. "He was a prophet who did powerful miracles, and he was a mighty teacher in the eyes of God and all the people."" (Luke 24:13-19 NLT)

 Whether you know this or not, but that day, as horrible as it looked, was the most powerful work of God, to reconcile the world back to Himself! That is the thing missing out of the report given as if the man which was crucified on the cross was just a prophet or a great teacher. Jesus came, doing the Father's work, from the cradle to the grave, He made it His business to do the Father's work! 

 There is something about what Jesus is telling His disciples, much of which we currently deal with, day by day, without even realizing how it looks; as if the God we serve doesn't have any control, we make it our business to complain about the things that happen. I feel guilty of such sadness, as if my complaints can actually make a difference. Being full of joy, that might make the difference! 

 The point Jesus was making, "None of you asked where I was going," was to show how they had held back from asking, because it was too sad of an issue to discuss. When in reality, it was great news! It was God's plan being worked out, and everything was going exactly as planned, just a written! We see the things happening in the world, thinking that the devil is winning over the will of God; but God's will cannot be undone or stopped, because He alone is God, the One that allows and makes things happen! 

 Whether we continue to live or we die, as long as we abide in Christ, we have the same finish! That is my report, and I am sticking to it...

"Sing out your thanks to the LORD; sing praises to our God with a harp. He covers the heavens with clouds, provides rain for the earth, and makes grass grow in mountain pastures. He gives food to the wild animals and feeds the young ravens when they cry. He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or in human might. No, the LORD'S delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love." (Psalm 147:7-11 NLT)