HE IS RISEN!!!

I love this time of year usually. The weather has been fickle as of late-sunny and 65 degrees one day, then raining the next 2, with 2 days of snow flurries following. Today is sunny, with just a hint of cool breeze making a light sweater necessary. So do I love the back and forth? Not a bit. I like warm weather, with the temperature somewhere around 60-65 *F(sorry, can't do a little degree mark). But, this cold snap means less pesky summer insects, so I'm happy in that sense.

One thing I really love about this time of year is Easter. Celebrating my new life in Christ is a continual celebration, but I am especially thankful at Easter.

                                Forever etched upon my mind

Is the look of Him who died

The lamb I crucified

And now, my life will sing the praise

Of pure atoning GRACE

That looked on me and

GLADLY took my place*

(emphasis added)

This is the Gospel: GOD sent His perfect Son to die for us, that we might know and enjoy a personal relationship with GOD. And Jesus did this willingly. Yes, He did ask in the Garden that the cup be taken away, but only if His Father so chose. Jesus did not rebel or go grudgingly. He did it with joy, fully knowing we would choose to let a murdered go and crucify Him, a Man who had done nothing wrong.

May this Easter be an especially good one to you and yours.

Katelyn

*Chorus of "The Look", Copyright 2001, Sovereign Grace Praise

Words by John Newton(1725-1807), Music and new and alternate

words by Bob Kauflin.

From the Album 'Songs for the Cross-Centered Life'.