Now What? — Finding Your Next Step After You Encounter Jesus Pastor LJ Johnson | Christ Alive ChurchWe all reach moments where we don't know what to do next — after a loss, a disappointment, or even after a huge win from God. In this message, Pastor LJ Johnson unpacks the story of Jesus appearing to His disciples on the beach in John 21 to answer the question we all eventually ask: "Now what?"
📖 Scripture Reference: John 21:1-14, Matthew 6:33, Romans 12:2
1️⃣ Do Something. When the disciples didn't know what to do after Jesus' death, Peter said "I'm going fishing." Sitting still and waiting is one of the most dangerous places to be — we're built to move forward, not stay stagnant.
2️⃣ Am I Willing to Change? Jesus told the disciples to throw their net on the "other side" of the boat — completely against convention and common sense. Reaching people today requires letting go of "the way we've always done it" and building real relationships with people far from God.
3️⃣ Am I Remembering What God Has Already Done? When Peter recognized Jesus, he immediately jumped into action. Gratitude for what God has already done fuels the courage to take the next step — while an ungrateful, "Eeyor