Finding the Evidence of Hope in the Easter Holiday
I write a lot about hope and Easter embodies the very proof of the power of hope! Hope is in the very essence of the renewal of life. Through Christ's death, through the springing up of a new season of growth and change. Hope is evident and alive! It is by hope that we keep going through life. Hope gives us the courage to believe and have faith in the Resurection, the promise of eternal life, and the beauty of life in the present!
"Without
hope we cannot go on. Disappointment, tragedy, suffering and pain are a
part of this life. They happen to everyone. When the pain is stretched
out over a long period of time, depression and despair are a real
danger. The enemy stands ready to use those moments to rob us of our
joy.
That
is why the events of Easter are so important to us. In the crucifixion
and resurrection of Jesus, everything has changed. In the Living Lord we
have hope. Not “hope so” akin to wishful thinking, but rock solid hope
based upon the power of a sovereign God to keep his promise in every
circumstance of life. In the Easter event, we see God at work carrying
out his plan to glorify himself by creating a people for himself. Those
who place their faith in Jesus Christ are adopted into the family of
God. Because of the cross and the empty tomb, we now serve a Heavenly
Father who works through every circumstance of life to bring joy and
satisfaction to his children."
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When you feel burdened, when you are overcome with the struggles of this life...remember your hope. Cling to the promise of God's faithfulness. He felt your pain, He endured your heartache. He was forsaken, abused, and hurt. Mark 15:29-32 Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads and saying, "So! You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, come down from the cross and save yourself !" In the same way the chief priests and the teachers of the law mocked him among themselves. "He saved others," they said, "but he can't save himself ! Let this Christ, this King of Israel, come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe." Those crucified with him also heaped insults on him.
But through all of this, He conquered death and the grave. He offered us a place of eternal safety and hope. In all of your struggles remember He is with you. "And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 18:20
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11
"I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." John 14:27
I pray you cling to the promise of today and you remember through your struggles, the gift of hope you were given. Enjoy today with hope in the power of Christ in your life! You are loved with an everlasting love, worth dying for, and worth creating a place for your eternal safety and life. Blessings on this Easter Day!
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