The Easter season is perhaps the most spiritually sensitive season of the
entire year for both believers and non-believers. For believers in Christ, we
have a natural excitement that builds throughout this season as we
anticipate the death and resurrection of Christ. It is a reminder that He will
come again and that time is short.
For non-believers, they watch the people of God prepare and celebrate.
God uses what they see in each of us to prompt them to reconsider their
own rebellion from Him. Itʼs through that prompting that God softens their
hearts to realize the gift He gives in Christ through the cross.
Unfortunately, it takes more than just seeing Godʼs people prepare and
celebrate Easter for them to know the King we are celebrating.
We have to be intentional.
Everyday, you interact with people at home, at work, in the store, and at ball
fields. Each of these people may or may not know who Christ is and what
He has done for them. God has placed you in your neighborhood, in your
workplace, or on that team for His purpose – that more people might know
Him. He has put you there to introduce them to Him. Everyday you have
conversations with each of these people about a wide range of topics. Why
donʼt you take the opportunity to make one of those conversations about
Easter or what church they attend or what they think about a God who loves
them?
As you were reading above about these “people”, I am sure that God
brought to your mind several specific people. Donʼt think that was a
coincidence! You already know that God has a purpose for you knowing
those people.
During this journey, will you commit to pray each day for each of the people
that God prompted you with? Will you commit to seek out opportunities to
have spiritual conversations with them? Will you commit to asking them to
worship with you and your family on Easter?