Friday, April 2, 2010

the rest of the story...

it's one thing to read a book or watch a football game when you already know the outcome, but it's quite different when you are witnessing the event in real time and hanging on every moment. this morning when i woke up i immediately thought of the disciples and the way they must have been feeling some 2000 years ago watching the crucifixion of their Lord. the very same One that had been among them for 3 years and performed miracle after miracle, was now at the hands of the people who would take away His precious life before their eyes. i imagine that which each blow and strike to Jesus' body, there was a blow to the hope they held as well. and when the time had come and the price was paid and the Savior gave up his life, his disciples were left with a devastation that we will never comprehend. and the next day and the next day served to only further their hurt and hopelessness. but that glorious 3rd day served something that been planned from the beginning of time. that 3rd day served to change this world forever. that 3rd day fulfilled the scripture in the most beautiful and perfect way...




the news of our Risen King wasn't just for the disciples. it was for all of us. you. me. the sinner. the saint. your neighbor. your friend. your enemy. your father. your child. you. me. all of us.

as soon as i finish this post, i will pray for every soul who reads this blog post. that eyes be opened. ears be cleared. minds be changed. and souls be saved. this Easter...every Easter is what that is about. that we who are so desperate, just like the disciples, would come to a place of belief and restoration through the life and death of Jesus Christ. and those of you who are believers...rejoice my friends. rejoice in the glory of our Risen King.

happy Easter everybody. happy happy Easter.

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. The angel said to the women "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified...

"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said"

Matthew 28:1-6

2 comments:

DeDeandMatt said...

EXCELLENT post.. I am so thankful that I am redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. My sinful soul needs a savior!!! Thank you Jesus for all you have been through for us..I'm not perfect but I am redeemed and renewed.

Cissy said...

AMEN!!! Beautifully written with a heart so full of love and gratitude for her (our) Savior!