RESURRECTION SUNDAY

I look forward to this time of year when we take the time to remember the sacrifice our Lord paid for us on Calvary. On my journeys to Jerusalem and standing in the Garden of Gethsename among the Olive Trees, Calvary and the Garden Tomb, my heart aches at the suffering Christ paid for my life. As I have walked down the Via Delarosa, I am transported back in time to Jesus carring His cross down this narrow area. I am also reminded that He got up and is now sitting at the right hand of Father. He led captivity captive and gave gifts to men; what a precious God we serve.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

This is the season of restoration, reflection, remembrance, recommitment and rejoicing, because it is the season of Passover and Resurrection. I speak of restoration because my soul is restored when I think of the price that was paid for my salvation. Jesus, my Beloved, suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane and died on the Cross for me. Reflection, because I examine my life from last Passover Season to now, to see how much I have grown in the past year. It is a time of looking through my journal at the events, trials and issues, that I have gone through and have come out of with victory.

When we commune with other Believers by eating the bread, which represents His body and drink the wine; His blood, we do this in remembrance of Him. He is our Passover and our Redeemer and I praise Him, for instituting an ordinance to remind us of the price that was paid for our lives. I recommit my life to continue to obey His word and will for my life. This is a time for me to rehearse what I have been called to do and commit to it with all my heart. I rejoice, for my Redeemer lives. He lives and I am thankful to be counted worthy to be appointed by God to such a tremendous calling of power and love.

My heart celebrate the very thought of living the abundant life now and that He has promised me eternal life after this one is over. While I can praise Him, I will do it with all the passion in my heart. My heart says yes to God, for He is worthy to be praised. Whatever I am called to do, my heart says, “yes, Lord.” My heart is filled with love and awe for my Lord and King. He is thrilled with me and I am thrilled with Him. I will continue to pursue Christ with everything that is in my heart, as He reveals to my spirit, great and mighty things about His nature and character, for He is Holy.