I. Introduction: I could find no information on either
James Robinson (Lyricist) or B. D. Ackley (Composer). Matt. 25:31-46.
II. Verse 1
What will you do with Jesus? The question comes to you!
And you must give an answer, for something you must do.
Acts 8:26-40, Matt. 19:16-22, Acts 9:1-22. In our lifetimes
we are asked many questions. Some questions are of little or no
significance to the big picture of our lives; others have great
consequences, depending on the answer given. Such are the questions
that Jesus asks of us. The question asked here is a valid question
for us all. What will you do with Jesus? Implied in the question
is the initial question, who is Jesus? Once we discover who he
is and what he stands for, then we must decide what we will do
with this information. When the Ethiopian eunuch found out about
this Jesus, he asked "Here is water, what doth hinder me
from being baptized?" His response to this question, through
his question and subsequent actions was, I will believe in him,
trust in him and follow him! The rich young man responded to this
question through his actions, I believe in riches, I trust in
riches and I will follow after riches! Paul's answer was the same
as the Ethiopian Eunuch: obedience all his life and a dedication
to the cause of Christ that resulted in many strides for the cause
of Christ. The answer that we give through our actions and our
examples will determine where we spend eternity!
III. Verse 2
What will you do with Jesus? It comes by night and day;
with pierced hands uplifted, he waits, what will you say? Exodus
13:21, Rom. 13:12, 1 Thess. 2:19, Psalms 22, John 20:24-29. The
call of Jesus does not rest during the night or day. Christians
must be ready to respond to the call to obey and to teach at any
moment. (1 Peter 3:15) The sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the glorious
blessings that we receive through him should motivate us answer
the question by saying, Here Am I Send Me! (Isaiah 6:8)
IV. Verse 3
What will you do with Jesus? He's knocking at the door!
Refuse Him, soul, no longer, lest He should plead no more.
Rev. 3:20-21, Eph. 4:1-7, Matt. 11:28-30. Jesus knocks at
the door of our heart through his word, which teaches us about
him, the Father, what they have done for us and what is expected
of us in following him. When we listen to the word and follow
it, we receive him into our heart, and we are justified. There
will come a time that, either we harden our hearts to his knocking
and refuse to listen, or time will run out on our opportunity
to answer. What will we do with Jesus? Make sure we answer this
question correctly!!