I've Accepted Christ; Now What?

Celebrating Resurrection Day is over for some, others that know the Lord celebrate it every day. BUT what about those among us that accepted the saving grace of Jesus Christ through this celebration? I was one of those that asked "now what?" It was Resurrection Sunday in 1993. There was a cross in the church I attended made out of railroad ties (I think) or dark wood anyways. The pastor gave us a visual after his teaching of the crucifixion. He gave us a half sheet of paper and said "now write down what sin is in your life that you want to get rid off and give it to Christ. This may include your life." I thought what an odd statement until he went into further explanation about it. A life with Christ begins with our death. If you have accepted the free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ's death on the cross you have died too. Now what?
Well first examine your ways by asking yourself these questions and answer accordingly.
What will you do now? Next step is to be baptized with water and continue to live a new life. What does this look like? Well here is some food for thought....
 Should you keep on sinning so God can keep on forgiving? If you choose this path, you will end up doing the same thing you have always done and you will not live abundantly.
How can you who died to sin in your life still live in it?
The message describes it best for me to understand the truth in Romans 6:1-4
  If we've left the country where sin is sovereign, how can we still live in our old house there? Or didn't you realize we packed up and left there for good? That is what happened in baptism. When we went under the water, we left the old country of sin behind; when we came up out of the water, we entered into the new country of grace—a new life in a new land!
When you die to sin and baptized as Jesus was than you will want people around you to see the change in your actions and attitudes that show you've been crucified with Christ. 
I encourage you to share what Jesus did for you these past few weeks and share your faith with three (3) other people. I encourage you to show your new attitude and actions to those three people you choose to talk to and share Jesus with them.
Next, it is always good to hook your wagon to a friend that is walking with Jesus. This person can be a friend, a bible study teacher, or even a pastor and his wife. Whoever you choose let them be your accountability partner. This means to allow them to help you stand up when you fall, show and tell you when you are not walking right with God, and  know that there is no condemnation with Christ; they will not judge you. 
Last, write down some scriptures that you've heard that have meaning to you. Next, place them in your pocket and examine them throughout your day.
Now, be excited over your new life and show the world your new attitude.

~Marjorie