HAPPY EASTER !!!!!!
Many of us put on our Easter best and race out that door in a timely manner, while your kids are more concerned with eating the candy from their Easter basket than they are if their shoes are on the right foot or not. You may feel overwhelmed and like you’re the only family that doesn’t have everything together, all while awaiting to hear the same message you hear every Easter service, each and every year. If that is you this morning, I encourage you to keep reading. Even if that is not you, racing in a timely manner to get to church, I still encourage you to keep reading. I feel like Christians are numb to the story of the resurrection because they have heard it so many times. For the ones who aren’t Christians, I get the feeling they are not sure about what to believe. Maybe they are confused. Maybe that is why you are reading this instead of going to church the morning, because you have doubts. Many of you know the story of Jesus, the crucifixion, and the resurrection. You may already know that their was once a son sent down to take the fall of our sins, although He was flawless and undeserving of the punishment He received.You may already know He suffered death on the cross, bearing the weight of our sins. Therefore, we are forgiven. You may already know that He resurrected from the grave three days later. When told the story, it always goes that He arose on the third day, but have you ever wondered about what went on the second day? Have you ever thought about what went on when there was absolute silence? Jesus’ faithful followers were stricken with grief because the reality of Jesus dying had set in, but they had hope He would rise on the third day. With that being said, would you say you are on the second day? Are you barely holding on to God’s promise, but your head is filled with doubt? Are you stuck in the season of silence, awaiting to hear from God but just not hearing anything? You need to know the difference from silence and absence. Don’t mistaken God’s silence for absence. On that second day, God was silent but not absent. That is how He is with us, maybe silent now, but NOT absent. Do not make the mistake of thinking you have sinned too many times for God and He has left you. He is still with you, though you may not feel Him. I can not prove to you that there is a God in the sky. I don’t believe in God because someone has proven the existence of God. I don’t believe in God because I was raised in church and my parents told me to believe in God. I believe in God because I have experienced the supernatural, first hand, in my life. I believe in God because I have seen Him move in my life and in others. If you are reading this and don’t feel like you have gotten to experience His presence, then I would strongly encourage attending worship services weekly and establishing a routine of prayer. Wherever you feel comfortable doing this is where you should do it, but I find Daystar Church is the best place for me. My prayer for each reader is that you have encountered the spirit of God in some way this weekend and get the sense of joy and peace when told the story of the resurrection. I hope everyone had a relaxing spring beak and a wonderful Easter. So much love from ya gal, Ali. Until next time…
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Judy
4/2/2018 08:56:26 am
Beautifully said. So proud of you and your family. Keep up the good work. Love to all.
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Ali b
4/2/2018 05:36:22 pm
Thank you! So much love to you! ❤️
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Beba
4/2/2018 03:56:50 pm
Ali, I love this! Weeping comes but for a night, joy comes in the morning. Love God’s promises. I love you too! ❤️
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Ali b
4/2/2018 05:35:32 pm
Oh, I love that. So very true. Love you ❤️
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