Peace, push and the presence!
“When you come to a fork in the road,” Yogi Berra said, “take it!”
Not the most coherent piece of advice!
But possibly one of the most realistic!!
We do come to forks in the road of life!
And often do not know which path to take.
What we know is that we cannot stay there.
The disciples came to a fork in the road when Jesus died!
And they couldn’t stay there.
Already they were locking the doors for fear of the Jews.
Then came the news “Jesus is alive!”
So they gathered in a room with the door locked as they stood at their latest “fork.”
And Jesus met them there!
At that place-
He gave them three things.
John 20:21-22:
1. Peace
He pronounced a blessing of peace on the disciples.
2. Push
He pushed them toward the fork of His choosing when He said, “I am sending you”.
3. Presence
He told them to receive the Holy Spirit!
– the Comforter who would be with them as they went, bringing them inner peace.
Jesus had brought them to that fork in the road.
They were there by His design, and the path of His choosing now lay before them.
With His peace they were to go forth, accompanied by the Holy Spirit.
Have you ever sensed that you were standing at a fork of God’s design?
It may seem safer to stay at the fork in the road!
But-
Jesus promises you peace and will give you a push-
– sending you along the road of His choosing in the presence of the Holy Spirit.
God has brought you to a decision point where you need to take a next step.
Don’t hesitate to go where He is leading you.
Remember!
He gives you peace, push and the presence of His Spirit!
(PA)