"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
~ John 3:16 (NIV)
As I searched for something that brought our eyes and hearts to the real reason we celebrate Easter, I came across this YouTube video. It's not for the faint hearted. I couldn't sugarcoat anything about today and make what Jesus had to suffer for me any nicer than reality. I remember watching the movie "The Passion of Christ" with my husband and when the movie was over we just sat in silence. Neither of us could talk as we stood in awe of what Jesus did for us.... just so that we could be free.
No longer did a High Priest have to stand before God for us and interceed. No longer did we have to offer a sacrifice for our sins. Jesus was that sacrifice. He bore our sins on His shoulders. He suffered the abuse. He took the beatings. He knew what was coming ahead of time and how he would suffer yet he chose this so that we may have life! Eternal life!
Christ died so we could have eternal life. Grasp that today. After you've seen what Jesus had to endure for us I hope you walk away a changed person. I can't imagine how you can't. Easter is a time to celebrate our freedom from our sins. It's not about a cute Easter bunny that hides eggs and we find them. Easter is not what the world makes it. Easter is about life... life because Jesus died for us that we can live eternally.
Dear Lord Jesus,
I admit that I am a sinner and I am in need of you and your forgiveness. I want to turn from my sins and follow you completely. I believe that You are the Son of God who died on the cross for me and all my sins; you were buried, rose to life again and You are coming back. Fill me with the Holy Spirit. I accept the Father's gift of eternal life through faith and belief in you alone. I receive you as Lord and Savior of every part and area of my life forever and ever.
In Jesus' Name. Amen
What does the Cross mean to you? How has Christ changed your life? We'd love to hear from you.
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Wow, that video really made an impact! Some could argue that it is "too graphic" but our society sugar-coats the wretchedness that Jesus, our Saviour, had to endure for our sake! It's a good reminder how we can humble ourselves before the Cross.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!