Easter Thoughts

Easter brings precious thoughts to my mind. The familiar passage in John 3:16 NKJ “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” My interpretation and experience tell me that my salvation through Christ Jesus is a life changing event. From that moment on He not only walks with us through this life but also gives us entry into heaven.

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Resurrection Sunday is a Christian celebration observing the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Christians celebrate this because it gives us hope and joy to live our lives.

Good grief, this world is a tough place to navigate, and I thank God for the day I asked forgiveness for my sins and asked Jesus to be Lord of my life. The simple message of salvation reached this searcher heart when I was 29 years old. I asked Him to teach me to pray and teach me to live for Him because I had no clue how to do that. I wanted to be the best version of myself that He created. That very moment, peace and joy flooded my soul and met that searcher soul of mine. Over the years, I have witnessed how God has resurrected new life into marriages, work, family relationships, finances, and health issues. Yes, He is our Provider, our Healer, our Defender, our Righteousness. I have witnessed how sin melts away when we give it all to Him. He gives us direction and guidance to live our lives for Him through His word. He teaches us faith and trust in Him because that is a foreign concept in this world. His promises are real, if He says “He will go before you and He will never leave you or forsake you”, He means exactly that. Deuteronomy 31:8

I’m certainly not perfect and I thank God He’s not done with me yet but I’m excited about my life because I’m a child of God.

The Gaither’s wrote and sang a wonderful hymn called “Because He Lives” (I can Face Tomorrow, Because He lives all fear is gone). It was written in the 1960’s but is still very relevant for today. Read their testimony about writing it and give the song a listen.

This Sunday we will be gathering at our church to worship and celebrate Easter like many others. If you have ever wanted to attend a service but don’t know where, you are welcome to join our congregation at 10:45 am Church of God in Paradise Valley. First church south of the school. Happy Easter.