What Happens Next?

You’re almost finished reading this plan, but your story is just beginning. We’re so proud of you for going through this journey. Today, we’d like to share these words from an early Jesus follower named Paul.

… I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6 NLT

Paul wrote these words to a group of Jesus followers two thousand years ago. The whole chapter is full of encouragement for people doing their best to follow Jesus each day. They weren’t perfect, but they were making progress like we are.

We don’t know where you were when Jesus found you and you chose to follow Him. And we don’t know the challenges you’ve had to overcome in the past few weeks. But we are confident that God has started a good work in you, and He will continue His work for the rest of your life.

Our prayer for you is the same prayer Paul shared with some of the first Jesus followers in the ancient city of Philippi:

I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. Philippians 1:9 NLT

You said yes. Now keep saying yes to Jesus every day. Seek progress, not perfection. God is love, so He won’t abandon you when life gets hard or when you make a mistake. It won’t always feel easy, but as you make progress, you’ll witness God working all around you as you live and love like Jesus.

So what happens next?

Your journey of following Jesus is unique—but that doesn’t mean you have to figure out your next step on your own. Your pastors would love to help you find the best next step for you.

You might choose to find friends through a Small Group or Life Group.

You might choose to get to know more about the church you are attending through their Newcomer course or partnership course.

You might choose to use your gifts to make a difference through serving.

Or you could choose something completely different!

Whatever it is that you choose to do, don't do it alone! Let your Pastor or friend know what is your next step and what you are planning on doing. Partner with someone and never walk alone!

You have completed the book of John after today and I want to encourage you to check out "The Intimate Pursuit" Bible plan as your next step in connecting with God. You can click here to take the "Connect With God Assessment" and to learn more about how you connect with Him. You can also find "The Intimate Pursuit" Bible plan as well as the "How to connect with God" Bible plan there as well.