So, it's almost Easter. On Sunday, countless children will be running around with little baskets hunting for Easter eggs. Everytime I think about me it hurts a little bit more. To think my saviour's sacrifice has been overshadowed by a creature who really does not lay eggs.
A little over 2000 years ago, Jesus Christ, saviour of mankind, son of the living God was crucified; beaten to near death, nailed to wooden posts in the shape of a cross, pieced with a spare, cut by a crown of thorns and given vinegar to drink when he was thirsty. And today, we've turned the whole thing into a spectacle about bunnies and eggs. How sad.
My reason for this post is not to put any one on blast, but to remind us of the incredible sacrifice that was made for us.
In the beginning, when man sinned, we immediately became seperated from our Holy God; a God who cannot dwell in the presence of sin. Our sin caused Him to have to stay away. For many years, man had to constantly attone for their sins with the blood of bulls, goats, sheep and other animals. This was painstaking and required absolute obedience to a difficult law that was really like a yoke about our necks. Christ was the answer to all of that. When his blood was shed, we no longer had to make continual sacrifices for our sin, instead, we could come bodly to the throne of God and obtain mercy for our sin. Cleansed by Christ's blood we can now commune with the father. We can return to fellowship with him. That's the real meaning of Easter. And whilst we're here, let me just say that Christ died ONCE and for ALL. He does not die every good friday and then rise up again on Easter Sunday. A long time ago, someone decided it was a good idea to commemorate this sacrifice on a weekend such as this. So let us treat it as just that. This weekend, don't send your kinds hunting for easter eggs, instead, teach them the truth. That a loving God gave up his only son for them.
Be Blessed.
A little over 2000 years ago, Jesus Christ, saviour of mankind, son of the living God was crucified; beaten to near death, nailed to wooden posts in the shape of a cross, pieced with a spare, cut by a crown of thorns and given vinegar to drink when he was thirsty. And today, we've turned the whole thing into a spectacle about bunnies and eggs. How sad.
My reason for this post is not to put any one on blast, but to remind us of the incredible sacrifice that was made for us.
In the beginning, when man sinned, we immediately became seperated from our Holy God; a God who cannot dwell in the presence of sin. Our sin caused Him to have to stay away. For many years, man had to constantly attone for their sins with the blood of bulls, goats, sheep and other animals. This was painstaking and required absolute obedience to a difficult law that was really like a yoke about our necks. Christ was the answer to all of that. When his blood was shed, we no longer had to make continual sacrifices for our sin, instead, we could come bodly to the throne of God and obtain mercy for our sin. Cleansed by Christ's blood we can now commune with the father. We can return to fellowship with him. That's the real meaning of Easter. And whilst we're here, let me just say that Christ died ONCE and for ALL. He does not die every good friday and then rise up again on Easter Sunday. A long time ago, someone decided it was a good idea to commemorate this sacrifice on a weekend such as this. So let us treat it as just that. This weekend, don't send your kinds hunting for easter eggs, instead, teach them the truth. That a loving God gave up his only son for them.
Be Blessed.
“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him." John 3:16-17
Joana James - Author of From Redemption to Maturity, Nightmare at Emerald High & Alana and Alyssa's Secret
Joana James - Author of From Redemption to Maturity, Nightmare at Emerald High & Alana and Alyssa's Secret
Right on, sister! The easter egg and bunny stuff truly frustrates me. Man has embraced this fairytale so he won't have to face the guilt and shame of his own sin. Same as with Christmas--all the materialism, shopping and a man who goes down chimneys laden with gifts--all designed to distract from the Savior. Have a blessed Resurrection weekend. We may not meet here on earth, but we shall meet in the sweet hereafter--amen!
ReplyDeleteLoved this post. Peace and Blessings to you this Resurrection Day!
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