I know that Easter Sunday is filled with all kinds of commitments for you. There’s probably sunrise service, singing with the choir, putting on an Easter breakfast, setting out baskets and eggs for Easter egg hunts, hosting family and friends, and many other things that I haven’t even thought to include in my incomplete list. But before you turn away from reading this to bite the ears off a chocolate bunny, consider the following this Easter:
“A person can become a savior by dying, while saving your life. But they must be ALIVE to be LORD, because a Lord is in charge - He has the ONLY VOTE! If Jesus had NOT risen from the dead, would your life be different? Are you ONLY taking advantage of His death, as your Savior, or also His Resurrection, by making Him LORD?”
- Mark Gorman
As Lutherans, I like to think that we know Christ as Savior, but that we walk with Him daily as Lord. There is a deep truth in the greeting and response that Lutherans give each other on Easter:
“Christ has risen.”
“He has risen, indeed!”
Happy Easter!
Your brother in Christ,
Dave
The quote by Mark Gorman comes from the teachings in his book, "The 3 Heavens" on Spiritual Warfare. Mark is a friend of mine that I’ve often quoted. You can find more information, as well as his books and resources at http://www.markgorman.com/.
What an awesome (yes I know overused but appropriate here) awesome God we have! How unusual that He would *want* a relationship with Him instead of merely demanding tribute. He *loves* us. I have not always been aware in my daily life of His care and leading, but the more I turn to Him, the more abundant and joyful life is. Happy Easter! He is risen indeed!
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