By Irving Serrano Sr
"Do we listen with our ears, or with our eyes" So here we are in the month of March. The first quarter of the year. Many are waiting for the spring weather, after dealing with a rough winter, and possibly dealing with damages, from recent storm Sandy. Many are enjoying the Basketball season. Everyone is caught up in something. Sadly, many of us have lost a loved one. We all relate with the sadness. Weather we lose a Family member, or we hear of a tragic death, on the news. Everyone feels, or share that pain. Some people say; Life is hard, they shake their heads and walk away. Others get angry, and in most cases, they get angry, or rebellious at the wrong one. Then there is a great number of people, that rely on their faith and trust in God. Death, sickness, hardship of all sorts visit the lives of everyone on this earth. The effects are the same. Our way of dealing with the results, and where we draw our comfort from is what makes the difference. With all these things in mind, and with Easter not far away. It seems appropriate to reflect on the Bibles teaching on death....and Resurrection. We live and operate in such a high tech world. Yet when the sudden reality of death touches our door, we are left only with our faith, our beliefs. Now what about those who don`t believe in anything? What is there to have faith in? Where do they deposit their trust in? "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised, to those who love Him." (James 1:2) In today's world, high-tech as many believe. People still procrastinate in following Christ. Others just focus on what they see, not on what they hear. And its not just the everyday plain folk. There are Doctors, Lawyers, teachers and professors. When they went to school, they listened, they learned. They go through life and apply and teach what they were told. The results of their actions is where their faith is in. Yet, we speak about Jesus Christ, and all of a sudden everyone is deaf and blind. Christ, had the same type of reaction when He walked this earth. Life on earth was much harder in ancient times. For the moment ,let`s just call it a deep dark river. This earth we live in, with out knowing what pit awaits for us at our very next step. What monster can pull up on us at any moment. Jesus saw people enslaved by their own fears. Realistically a cheap power. Though He tried to explain that the river of death was nothing to fear, the people wouldn't believe Him. He touched a boy, and called him back to life. The followers were still unconvinced. He whispered life into the dead body of a little girl. Yet, the people were still cynical. He let a dead man spend four days in a grave, and then called him out. Could all of this be enough? Apparently not! Crucifixion was not only one of the most disgraceful forms of death, but also one of the most dreadful and painful methods of execution in the ancient times. Jesus Christ, found it necessary to enter that river. Submerge Himself into it, and come out the other side. For the believer; this is the Resurrection. A time of joy. A time to sing. A time to celebrate. There is no doubt that Jesus Christ, was born into this world. After performing miracles after miracles, He died on the cross, for all mankind. So that who so ever believes in Him, would not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16) "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not disaster. To give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11) Weather you find yourself at the top of your game, prosperous and living large,. Or if you find yourself at the end of your rope, facing hardships of any kind. Take a moment and speak to God. Ask Him to forgive any wrong that you may have committed. Ask Him to be your Saviour today. Ask Him to direct your path to prosperity. "If God is for us, Who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31). May God bless you.
Love always, Irving Serrano Sr.
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