But that's not what Easter Sunday means to me. It is the fact that this day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ that makes it worth celebrating. Resurrections don't happen; scientifically, it's not possible. Yet it did happen, once, in history, about 2000 years ago, to one man, Jesus. The fact that it did happen, even though it can't, gives me confidence in God's promise of eternal life. It gives me hope that despite the brokeness and pain of this world, by trust in Jesus, all these things will eventually go away, where there will be safety and comfort.
The resurrection of Jesus tells me all this. It's not a feel-good exercise, it's not so I can deceive myself that there is purpose in this meaningless world. I'm not interested in that. The fact that the impossible did happen as promised, means there is actually hope for the future.
Thank you God for this Easter Sunday. Help me live for You.
"Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea,
A great high Priest whose Name is Love,
Who ever lives and pleads for me.
My name is graven on His hands,
My name is written on His heart.
I know that while in heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart,
No tongue can bid me thence depart.
When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within,
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end to all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died
My sinful soul is counted free,
For God, the Just, is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me."
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Amen- not to the drinking but to everything else ;).
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