There is no end to the beautiful mysteries and insights of the Death, Burial, Descension, and Ascension of Our Redeemer. It is mind-bending indeed to consider, the Son of Man, along with the Father, created trees: “Through him, all things were made; without him, nothing was made that has been made” John 1:3 ESV. Yet, on that darkest of days, the dried wood of a fallen tree became a “tree of life” as the carpenter’s son was bound to it. He that is life gave “life to the dead” (Romans 4:17) by dying. “Him who knew no sin became sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Corinthians 5:21 ESV). He was made a captive and put to death, but “When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive,” (Ephesians 4:8 KJV) and set the prisoner’s free. He that left this earth in human shame will come again in such Heavenly Glory that all the world will see it at once! And He that refused an earthly reign as a king will rule for eternity as “King of Kings and Lord of Lords” over “heaven and earth!” Happy, Happy, Happy Easter to everyone! The LORD Is Risen…He is Risen Indeed! Hallelujah!
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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