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moving toward Easter

 


We are just over one week till Easter.  It is time to be thankful for all God has done for us.  It is ironic to know that someone had to die so that you and I could have life, new life and abundant life.


Jesus shared some things that may help us understand.


John 12:23-26  NLT  

Jesus replied, “Now the time has come for the Son of Man to enter into his glory. 24 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives. 25 Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity. 26 Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.


The farmer knows what has to happen to grow the crop that he wants.  The same is true for what had to happen for you and I to be right with God.


Without the death and the planting of that seed there will be not life or growth.


Loving our lives selfishly and choosing to not give us to what God wants we miss what is best.  It is what God desires for each of us.  That is also the meaning of Easter.


Jesus served, and He encourages us to serve.  


May we care for what God cares for and make much of His this Easter!


Please join us at The Community Fellowship for our Easter celebrations.  Sunday, April 13th at our new campus beginning at 10:10 for worship, lunch and kid’s Easter event.  Resurrection Sunday worship in Collinsville on Sunday, April 20th at 10:10.  Also be praying for the upcoming mission trip to Cuba (if you would like to help, please let me know).

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