April 10, 2022 . . . . .

During this Easter season, we are reminded of a sorrowful yet glorious time in the Christian year. The sorrow of seeing our Christ on the cross is not easy, but it is necessary for the glory to come. Read these passages to hear the last words of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ: Luke 23:34, 43, & 46, John 19:26, 27, 28, & 30, Matthew 27:46. What do you hear? Jesus asks God to forgive “them”. Friend, we are ALL are “them”. You hear Him tell the “believer” that hangs beside Him that today he will be with Him in paradise. You will hear Him ask God, “Why have you forsaken me?” You will hear the human side of Jesus when He tells His disciple to care for His mother, when He “thirsts”, and when He says “It is finished” and “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit” then bows His head and dies. Yes, these words that we hear pull at our heart and often bring us to tears. Yet, because of His sacrifice for us on the cross, we have an open door to heaven where He will greet us someday with happiness and eternal joy. It wasn’t easy, but He was ready to die for us. Are you ready to die? As a believer, remember what wonderful life awaits you on the other side.  Praise God!!