Get Up

“When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. ‘Get up,’ He said. ‘Don’t be afraid.’ When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus."

Matthew 17:6-8

THE WORLD can get us down, but God gets us up. The cares of this world can choke out our motivation to move forward, but Christ is close by to release the pressure and resuscitate our resolve. What as you down? Is it finances, faith, family, foes? Is it a deal gone south or a relationship that has gone awry? What has you down, the Lord can lift you up!

“But You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high” (Psalm 3:3).

We bow down in humility and reverence to almighty God, so we can get up, full of grace, and go on our way in quiet confidence. It is humble worship and praise that brings us back to the foot of the cross in gratitude to God for the gift of His only Son Jesus. We kneel at the cross overwhelmed by the forgiveness of our Savior Jesus, and we can get up to forgive.

“And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to Myself” (John 12:32).

If fear has you down, get up and walk by faith. If regret has you down, get up and go make restitution. If a relationship has you down, get up and initiate interest. If your job has you down, get up and go after excellence. If misunderstanding has you down, get up and clarify your concerns. If life in general has you down, get up and live a life for God.

Jesus gently admonishes us to lift our eyes off our circumstances and on to Him. So first get up and go to God in trusting determination. Ask Him for directions, and He will lead you in the way you should go. How do you get to your next destination in life? Ask the Lord. How do you solve your most pressing problem? Ask the dispenser of wisdom, holy God. It is from your humble posture in the low place that He lifts you up to see His face.

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up” (James 4:10).

How can I humble myself before God? Where does He want me to get up and go?