He's Not Here

Wow! I can't believe how long its been since I last posted. Life gets ahead of me sometimes not to mention a stint in the hospital due to diverticulitis. I just turned 40. I thought I had at least until 50 before things started going haywire! But God is good. "He is not here!" Those words stirred up a few emotions over 2000 years ago. But it makes me wonder...where is Jesus not? I, like you, have been taught he is everywhere. And he is. But there are some places he is not. Jesus can't look upon or be a part of our sin, right? When he gave himself upon that cross and was resurrected, it took care of our sin nature. It gave us eternal life. But Jesus only brings good into our lives. I am learning though that he will not be a part of what I do to abuse my body, hurt other people, speaking words of negativity, turning my back on the poor. It in those moments, he is not there. That is comforting to me. Jesus, because of Easter, is always there attempting to lead me to the light...he will never follow me into the darkness. That is my choice and if I choose that, it's my journey. But if I keep my eyes on the resurrected Savior, he will lead me on the path of truth...even in difficulties, sickness and adversity. But it is my choice. Easter made it possible for me to choose life. The tomb was about darkness and death. Thank God, he is not there.