If Jesus were to speak to me face-to-face about my faith in Him and my sensitivity to Him, would I hear approval or rebuke?

“Afterward he appeared unto the eleven…and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart” (Mark 16:14).

I need more faith. I need more sensitivity to Him. I want my life to show both.

It also strikes me this morning that Jesus got after the eleven (on this occasion, anyway), not for doubting that He would rise again, but for not believing the witness of others. Notice the conclusion of the above verse:

“Because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.”

I must have His approval.

Pilate’s question truly is my question to face as well:

“What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?” (Mark 15:12).

The decision is mine to make. And make it I must.

Well, then, what are my options?

Abuse Him or serve Him.

Reject Him or accept Him.

Mock Him or honor Him.

Ignore Him or love Him.

Condemn Him or release Him.

Give in to others or surrender to Him.

What shall I do with Him?

What do I do with Him every day?