WWJD??

It was a commonly used phrase by Christians several years ago...primarily the youth population.  It could be found engraved on just about anything it seemed...bracelets, necklaces, bookmarks... or scrolled across t-shirts and posters.  WWJD would easily tumble out of mouths, searching for a response of some sort.

WWJD..."what would Jesus do"?

I've been asking myself this question most of the week.  Or more aptly, I've been asking Jesus..."just what would YOU do?"

I've been aware for some time, of a relational situation that brings much grief to my spirit.  The reality of it has been somewhat of a simmering stew in my being.  But recently a further dynamic came into play and stirred up the pot bigtime.  Very quickly, that which had been simmering, came to the surface.   I was convinced that my response was right and good and necessary. 

Or was it?

The familiar phrase "what would Jesus do"? began to run through my mind on a regular basis.  I began to pray and read God's Word...specifically the gospels which reveal so much about Jesus and the way He interacted and responded to people.  I saw this God-man relate gently to some, and sternly with others.  His compassion was deep, for suffering people.  His words were harsh for anyone who pointed a finger. He had a soft spot for all who seemed to be "lost", but challenged those who thought they had the monopoly on life.  One thing was clear:  He was all about people and meeting their deepest need...a relationship with Him.  Sometimes He expressed Himself succintly; there was no question about what He had said.  Other times, I found Him to be obscure, or seemingly stop short of revealing the full meaning.

It's been almost a week since WWJD has been imprinted on my spirit.  And truthfully, I haven't come to a conclusive answer. The waters are still muddied.  But I know the Spirit is roaming all over my heart.   I am  moving deeper into Him, and farther away from me.  Whenever this happens, and I'm thankful it does,  I know one thing for sure...it is good and right and necessary.  It compels me to continue praying and reading, seeking to discern the heart of Jesus. 

Ultimately, this is what Jesus would long for me do.