Easter Love

In my attempts to write this blog on Good Friday I was stricken with a loss for words. How do I put into words the love and appreciation that consumes me for what Jesus did for you and I. "He has borne our griefs, And carried our sorrows: Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray: We have turned, every one, to his own way: And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all." Isaiah 53 3-6 Jesus traded our sadness, sickness, pain, rebellion, wicked ways, and sins on that cross to give us joy, peace, healing, freedom, prosperity, and wholeness. Being led as a "lamb to slaughter." He was beaten beyond recognition, tortured, mocked and humiliated so we could live life more abundantly. There are no words good enough to thank Him for what He has done. I am speechless with gratitude.

And, He didn't stop there on the third day He rose defeating death, Hell, and the grave. Giving great signs to follow those who believe. The stone was rolled away and the tomb was empty. He had risen pronouncing a great commission, that the gospel be preached to every creature. "He who believes and is baptized will be saved: but he who does not believe will be condemned." Mark 16: 15-16 "Jesus was received into Heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God." Mark 16:19.

This Easter I am thankful for Jesus and what He did for us on that cross. I am thankful that He rose so one day all who believe can spend eternity with Him in Heaven. On a more personal note, that one day I will be able to be reunited with my loved ones and my beautiful son. I am thankful that there is life beyond what we experience here on earth. I am thankful for a God that loves us beyond description, I am thankful, thankful, thankful......

If you have not asked Jesus to come into your life and would like to there is no better time than now. I did about 17 years ago and it was the best decision of my life. Simply pray this prayer and mean it with your whole heart and He will hear you:
"Lord Jesus, I ask You to come into my life and forgive me of all my sins. I confess my sins before You this day. I denounce satan and all his works. I confess Jesus as the Lord of my life. Thank You for saving me. I believe with my heart and I confess with my mouth that You rose from the dead. I am saved. Write my name in the Lamb's book of life. Today is my God-day with the Lord Jesus! I pray this prayer to the Father in the name of Jesus. Amen."

God Bless You and your loved ones this Easter. Much love always, Wanda