Seekers Finders...

5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”
8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them.“Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”

- Matthew 28

Women were the first ones to go to the tomb and just be with the physical body of Jesus. Women are more emotional than men and it is no wonder why it was the women who were the first ones to find out that Yeshua had already resurrected because they decided to visit the tomb of Yeshua. Did they expect to see an Angel? no, they just wanted to be near where they have placed Him. But getting there, they were greeted by an Angel telling them that the one they are seeking for is not there and that He has risen from the dead and will meet His disciples in Galilee. In spite of the angel telling them not to be afraid, they went away scared but they were so happy to hear such great news and suddenly HE was right in front of them and their initial reaction was to worship.

Usually when GOD sends His messengers to tell His people, He will confirm it through His word if that message is truly from Him. But these women must have been so special to Yeshua because He Himself appeared before them confirming what the Angel had spoken earlier. It would have been such a beautiful experience to meet the One you have been seeking for personally, just when you are hurrying to do His instructions. But we cannot find something we are not seeking for in the first place. Are you still seeking Yeshua even on ordinary days? In hard times, we usually do but it doesn't have to be only when it's hard. Seeker's finders, finders keepers, keepers winners....

Find the Light

16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
19 Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. 20 Do not scoff at prophecies, 21 but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. 22 Stay away from every kind of evil.

- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

There are many tragedies and sorrows that this world may bring into our lives and we realize that life is not fair, this world is not fair. Whoever said that it is? Everyday we face a challenge in our lives whether it be in our careers, jobs, businesses and families. How do we deal with hardships? pain? sorrow? Some do not know how to deal with these things. But the man who follows GOD, deals all things through the light of GOD's word. In 1 Thessalonians 5, verse 16 says Always be joyful. I believe this is a command, that all of us can benefit from. What about when great tragedies come to us, how can we find joy in horrible things? Joy comes when we know who is in control of our lives, who controls every activity on earth and all things in the Universe. We can have joy because we are connected to our Creator and we understand that whatever happens, it will be well with us because our Creator loves us. Joy comes when we lift all our anxieties, worries, pain, sorrow and hurts to GOD. When hardships and trials come our way, we know that nothing is an accident and our thankfulness comes from trusting GOD.

No matter what happens, we have a comforter, the Holy Spirit who guides us into all truth and comforts us in the most difficult times of our lives. When we read GOD's word, we understand that GOD is speaking to us and HIS word uplifts our downcasts soul. HE promises us that we will be victorious if we keep on trusting HIM, all things will be better and greater than what we even hope to ask for or imagine. But we have to hear GOD's voice and find GOD's promises for our lives by reading HIS word. We need to hold on to what is good, HIS word, HIS promise. These are the things in life that cannot be seen or touched, the untangible things are the things that are permanent, what will get us through whatever challenges we have to face. We need to hold on to what is good and stay away from every negative thinking or bad thing. Anything that will drag you down to the pit of dark hole or brining you under a dark cloud is not of GOD. Get out of there and find your light in the promises of GOD. Hold on to HIS words. Hold on to the very being of GOD. Everything HE is, is positive, good, yes HE disiciplines but always for our good.