The smells of incense and open cremations filled the air along with the sounds of fervent worship. Witnessing unceasing animal sacrifice for the appeasement of a false god struck my heart and mind with raw questions and wonderings. My conclusion was clear; a false priesthood had rooted itself in the highest place on earth in an effort to swallow up the fervent worship of the region that Jesus deserves and desires. I left sure that there is glory and worship due the Son in the Himalaya and the Father is zealous to give it to Him.

There is bustling anticipation around what God will do this year during and after the meeting; enthusiasm is building among believers here. The anticipation isn’t unmerited- and for good reason. Despite being the most unreached and unengaged majority Islamic nation in the world, the Eurasian Church is experiencing historic growth; more than has been experienced in centuries in this ancient land..

The work that Jesus finished on the cross will be fully revealed on the earth. Redemption was accomplished so that restoration will be done. We are living in the tension; in the patient endurance between what has been accomplished and what will be revealed. What shall we look at to give us confidence, peace, joy, and courage in this present chaos? Look at the cross. Trust the Father in the midst of the suffering and sing of the prophetic promises, just like Jesus did.

He is the author and finisher of our faith. He will finish what He started and all the promises of God will find their “yes” in Him.

The same desire that spoke creation into existence was about to bring a new creation out of His own body. These last words in prayer, before His betrayal in the garden, reveal the motivation of His heart in everything that will transpire over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Many are building churches and ministries with the primary goal of getting more people in the room. Many are singing, preaching, speaking, yes sometimes even praying, to move the hearts of people, but Jesus saw a people who would move His heart with the right, worthy, or noble business extravagant worship.

So this Easter season, give Him your worship again. Give it extravagantly! Hold nothing back as you pour out your heart, mind, soul, and strength. Let your life be a beautiful offering. Be like Mary.