April 2009
I believe that the second most stupendous words spoken by an angel were these, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:10 – 11). I believe that the absolutely most incredible words spoken by an angel were these, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. HE HAS RISEN; HE IS NOT HERE!” (Mark 16:6).
The first message proclaimed that the Savior was born. The second message said that the Messiah had completed his saving act by dying and rising again. The first message changed the world. The second message changed hearts. The first message brought a promise. The second message fulfilled that promise.
I trust that the message “He has risen!” resonates in your heart and gives you real hope, especially during these tough economic times. Christ’s victory came through agonizing pain and the weight of my sin and yours. Yet he endured it for “the joy that was set before him . . . despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2).
Easter is not just about baby chicks and bunnies. It is about power, and hope, and life. Take time during this holy season to reflect on the great cost of your salvation. Spend time giving thanks to God for his indescribable gift. And then marvel at the reality of life everlasting because of our Lord’s resurrection from the dead. It puts everything in perspective.
“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38 – 39).
May the blessings of the Risen Lord be with you!
Pastor Leslie
The first message proclaimed that the Savior was born. The second message said that the Messiah had completed his saving act by dying and rising again. The first message changed the world. The second message changed hearts. The first message brought a promise. The second message fulfilled that promise.
I trust that the message “He has risen!” resonates in your heart and gives you real hope, especially during these tough economic times. Christ’s victory came through agonizing pain and the weight of my sin and yours. Yet he endured it for “the joy that was set before him . . . despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2).
Easter is not just about baby chicks and bunnies. It is about power, and hope, and life. Take time during this holy season to reflect on the great cost of your salvation. Spend time giving thanks to God for his indescribable gift. And then marvel at the reality of life everlasting because of our Lord’s resurrection from the dead. It puts everything in perspective.
“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38 – 39).
May the blessings of the Risen Lord be with you!
Pastor Leslie
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