04/17/2022
Happy Easter!
"He is risen!"
"He is risen indeed!"
This is probably the first Sunday in my entire life that I am not in a physical church building. I am grateful for the technology that allows me to join a group of believers from another country like this morning for Easter. Thank you for the invite Rey Perez
I included some pictures of the beautiful rugs (made by the locals out of colored saw dust) in celebration of Jesus' death, burial and resurrection. I can't help but think about the Triumphal Entry when I think of the rugs. The processions, the celebrations, all the worship that was done. Worship that was done by the same people who would actually take part in His crucifixion. They were exalting a king, but he came to be a servant and sacrifice Himself for our actions.
As I ran the next morning I took photos of what used to be the beautiful rugs that were vibrant and present only a few hours ago. Now they are destroyed and forgotten. We celebrate Jesus' resurrection on Easter.... then forget about him until Christmas, or a death of a family member or friend, or a diagnosis that scares us, or ..... or ..... or.....
How about 365 day Christians? What would that look like? I'm sure our pastors would love that :-)
This resonates with me today as I reflect on how often in my own life I forget about what He has done for me and just as quickly chose actions that put Him on the cross to begin with.
What are your thoughts this Easter, besides "Happy Easter"?
Disagree, agree, or otherwise, I would love to hear you Easter opinions below.