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reflect on Easter


He is so much more than Easter.  That is why we focus on Him as risen.  Think about the things you have learned about Jesus.  How has He influenced your reality and your life?  He is…


King of Kings and Lord of Lords, The almighty, Alpha and Omega, The Amen, Bread from Heaven and the bread of Life, Our Shepherd , Christ, Deliverer, Immanuel, Faithful witness and friend, Gate, God and good, Holy and Righteous One, the I am, King of the Jews, Lamb of God, Light of the World, Lord of all, King of Glory, Master, Mediator and Messiah, Passover lamb, Prince of Peace, Savior, son of Man, son of God, Way, truth and the life, Word, the door and so much more.  He is… Resurrection and the life!


That is why we find ourselves in the greatest of places thinking about the empty tomb.  It is the close of Holy Week and a lot happened in just seven days.  From being praised as king to be crucified as a criminal.  Jesus is either a liar, a lunatic or He is Lord.  The choice is ours.  What do we build our lives on?  What authority?  What truth?  What strength will we be trusting in?


Jesus said, “Tetelesti” or “it is finished” meaning it is complete.  Our savior completed the work that His Father gave Him to do.  It was a willing act to give Himself for you and for me.  That first Easter transformed our lives.


John 19:30  NLT

Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.


He gave up His spirit, willingly gave Himself.  It was not taken from Him, and because He gave His life willing victory is ours.  He was not victim but victor.  His life was not demanded from Him, but He demonstrated His love for us all.  It is our time to claim victory


“Our old history ends with the cross; our new history begins with our resurrection.” — WATCHMAN NEE


Jesus exchanged His life for ours.  That is the reality of Easter.  Take some time this week to remember last week and live in the freedom that Jesus gave.


Galatians 2:20  NASB

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.


But don’t miss this important fact: to live you first have to die.  To get to Sunday you have to go through Friday.  Without His death we would not have new life!


Romans 6:10  NLT

When he died, he died once to break the power of sin. But now that he lives, he lives for the glory of God.


NOTE:  I will be making a trip to Cuba to support the FCA leaders there.  We need donations of medicines and hygiene products as well as money to assist with the trip.  Let me know if you would like to help.

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