So What? – That's What! – Colossians 3:1

1  So, if your'e serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it!

– Colossians 3:1  (MSG)

So What? – That's What!

I love this . . . So What?!

Remember the "So What" back-and-forth that went on when you were a kid? 

Kid #1: I did this or that!

Kid #2: So What? 

Kid #1: That's What!

Kid #2:  . . . (the still and silent sound of crickets in the background)

That's all there was . . . there was really no come-back once the "Thats What!" was used.  That's What, is all there is and nobody can argue the validity or the finality unless . . .

As a Christian, if your That's What isn't reflected by your What's What (your actions), then those observing –  everyone you know, knows you, or is even on the outside just observing, are left to say So What!?  He's a Christian - So What!?  He doesn't act like it.  He's no fun to be around; he's always depressed and just mopes around; he's always negative and critical; he badmouths his coworkers; he steals office supplies; he speeds and cuts people off in traffic (even though he has a "fish" on his bumper); he cusses like a sailor; he drinks like a fish; he's always late to work; and on-and-on it goes.

If we really want our "That's What!" to be the exclamation point to the question of our Christianity, then we need to show who Christ really is in our lives.  We need to be the light in the ever-growing darkness that is spreading across our land. We need to stop and take a look at the things that we say and do, at the places we go, and at the way that we get there. We need to always be aware that there are people watching us and taking notice of this "Christian" life, and we need to act like we believe that who we say we are is really who we are.  Knock-off Christianity is easily spotted and quickly dismissed, and I pray that I will never be the "Christian" who causes someone to decide to say So What to Jesus.

So . . how about it?  Are you serious about living this resurrection life with Christ?  Me too . . . so let's act like it!

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for the wonderful resurrection life that I have in You. I am so sorry for the times that I have not been a good example of that life. I pray that I can act like I know the Love, and Power, and Grace, that You so freely gave, so that everyone who knows or sees me will never say So What to my life in You.

Have a blessed day everyone!

–  Richard