We "Get To" worship an ALIVE and
RESURRECTED JESUS. Religion is man's attempt to reach God, but salvation is God coming down through Jesus Christ to reach man. Jesus died on a cross to fully pay for our sin, and he rose three days later and defeated death. It's not do more, try harder.
It's dying to our old self daily. We get a new life from dying not trying. Trusting in Jesus Christ as your savior is what it's all about!!

In Acts 4, Peter and John displayed a confident boldness in the Lord despite the Councils threats. Peter and John weren't living out of fear and death. Instead, they were living out of life and resurrection. We too should pray for boldness to live out God's calling. Don't be quiet, don't quit, but instead ask the Lord to help you grow you in boldness.

Revival is understanding our sin, lamenting and confessing to the Lord. Revival is a death and resurrection process. Revival happens one soul at a time and we continue to go to Jesus, who paid for our sin and rose from the dead. In Psalm 51 David cried out to the Lord when he was confronted with the sins he committed with Bathsheba. David needed God to create in him a clean heart and to restore him the joy of his salvation. God gives us grace and mercy because of Jesus Christ.

In Luke 10 Jesus explains who our neighbor is. Everyone is valuable to God and He created each person in His very image. If you are a follower of Jesus, you are a missionary and you get to share the good news with everyone, no matter their background.

In Acts 1, the disciples have lost their way after Jesus death and resurrection. Jesus helps get them back on track by telling them that they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them and they will be His witnesses in Jerusalem and in Judea and Samaria and to the end of the Earth. The disciples needed direction just like we do. Jesus is our compass and light in a dark world and He is the one who directs our steps and leads us.

In 1 Kings 1, David had grown old and unfortunately the consequences of not disciplining his son Adonijah have caught up to him. Adonijah knew his brother Solomon was to be the next king, but he tried recruiting people to help him take the crown. Bathsheba and Nathan brought the news to David who was unaware of Adonijah's rebellion. David's supporting cast showed up and helped get David's mind straight. As believers we need to be ready to help others reach the finish line of life.

The Bible is full of people like Joseph and Paul who endured difficulty, suffering and isolation. They could have been crushed but they were strengthened by God and their toughness came from a continual relationship with the Lord. We look to Jesus Christ as our perfect example of how to be tough despite the circumstances.

Steve Prefontaine was a world-class runner who beat other runners with his incredible toughness. As Christians we are being beat down by the world and taking blow after blow for the sake of Christ. We are called to die daily and to be conformed into the image of Christ. We should grow in our toughness and allow trials to shape us.