"My child, if you accept my words and treasure up my commandments within you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; if you seek it like silver, and search for it as for hidden treasures- then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.” Proverbs 2:1-6

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:4-7

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Jesus is Alive!!! Tell the World!!!

“When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back.  As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.  But he said to them, ‘Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified.  He has been raised; he is not here.  Look, there is the place they laid him.  But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.’  So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.”
- Mark 16:1-8

Christ has Risen!!!  He is Risen indeed!!!  Hope you were able to make a church service to CELEBRATE!!!  Our Savior God who loves us, died on the cross for us, DEFEATED death!  SO MANY CAPS BUT I CAN’T HELP IT!  IT’S SO EXCITING AND AMAZING!!!
What would you do if you were the ones to discover the empty tomb?  Can you imagine?  The text in Mark tells us that the women were terrified.  Understandable, I think.  After all the heartache and anger of watching your dear friend and the one that you expected to save the world, breathe His last on the cross, you come to the empty tomb to have an angel tell you that Jesus is not here.  He was dead, but not anymore.  In fact, He’s already out and about in the world.  Go tell the world.  Would you believe it?  It’s a pretty crazy idea, right?  This whole resurrection business...  Would you say anything?  Who is going to believe that Jesus was dead, but is now alive?  What if you didn’t say anything out of fear?  The story would be lost?!?!  THAT’S TERRIBLE!!!  The very best ending to an episode- a to be continued... Jesus' story wraps up for now with His victory over death, but it's just the beginning of our new life in Him!! And we, as Jesus’ dear friends, as God’s beloved children, are called to tell this story just like the women and disciples.  Share the Good News!  It’s a miracle and it’s worth SHOUTING it out!!!!

Prayer:  Father God, WOW!  You are amazing.  Amen!
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