i am speechless when imagining how it would feel to be one of the women visiting tomb of Jesus, only to find that it was empty. the most significant day in all of history. three days after a sinless man was crucified for those (us) who were sinful, he rose again. He was the innocent one who took away the sins of the world. proving physical death does not end human existence but promises that we too shall be raised to Heaven. imperfect beings receiving undeserved grace. this day is a reminder of when we became One with Him again, despite what the shelves of convenience stores say this day stands for.
broken hearted, lost, empty, curious, hurt, neglected and lonely people ran toward Jesus today with courage. the Lord had been softening the hearts of many without their knowledge in hopes that they would seek Him with reckless abandon. leaving a spirit of timidity behind, one by one people lined up to proclaim their love and commitment to follow Him. what a beautiful portrayal of dying to our old self and finding new life in Christ.
Easter is quickly becoming my favorite holiday. honestly, i grow a deeper love for it each year.
sincerely,
B
