April 4th, 2021 for many were just another day but for those faithful followers of Jesus (I would like to call them, Vessels and Branches), it was a time of thanksgiving, praise and joyous celebration to see another “Resurrection Sunday, better known as “Easter”.
For the faithful believers, it was a time of reminiscing about a Savior, a Lord and a Friend who gave His all so that we could live an abundant life here on earth and for all eternity. April 4th, 2021 was a day to acknowledge, honor and shout to the world that “Jesus Christ is the reason for the season”
His unconditional love, sacrifice and obedience were the ingredients and the pain that colored that Sunday; “Triumph, Wonderful and Ultimate Breakthrough”. Jesus sacrifice and purpose was clearly stated on the cross as He completed His assignment of deliverance to set the captives free, His work was “Finished”. As described in a letter I wrote to the editor of a local Rome Georgia News Paper a few years ago.
Scripture to stand on:
John 11: 25-26 KJV:
I am the Resurrection, and the life: he that believed in me, though he were dead, yet he shall live: (26) And whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?
Supportive Article:
It is finished!
Apr 21, 2019 | Rome News Tribune
DEAR EDITOR:
During this Easter season, let us pause for a moment to reflect on the real reason for the season, our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His obedience, love and sacrifice paved the way for you and I to be set free from the enslavement of sin, because Jesus became a ransom for our sins. He paid the price that no one else could pay, for He embodied all the prerequisites to make the sacrifice.
He was perfect and sinless in every way. What began in a manger came to fruition on the cross and completed the mission. When he released his spirit to the Father with a shout, “It is finished!,” his work was done.
Jesus was the only one to be the sacrificial lamb, to pay the sin debt to set the captives free. He was chosen by the Father to fulfill this call, which required he give his all, and he did just that. He was crucified on Calvary’s cross and buried that same day, on a “Good Friday” evening. He rose on the third day, Resurrection Sunday, better known as “Easter.”
His death on the cross completed his physical earthly mission, but through the believers and the Holy Spirit, his life-changing work continues.
He gave up his deity to be clothed in humanity, placed in a virgin’s womb, born in a manger filled with the ripe smell of animals and straw. Coming from a miraculous birth, he was destined to do more.
Sure enough, 33 years later he became the sacrificial lamb and gave us life for all eternity. Jesus’ death on the cross has changed everything so that now, no one else has to experience the death and cost of sin.
This Easter, please remember, it is not about the candy, the bunny rabbit, the egg hunt, or even the fancy clothes, it’s about our risen Savior, Jesus Christ, and his death on the cross that paid the sin debt for humanity that no one else was qualified or able to do. He who knew no sin gave it his all so that we could have salvation through faith and trust in him.
Happy Resurrection Day!
Bobigene Pack
Scripture: Romans 10:9-10 KJV:
- That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shall be saved.
- For with the heart, man believeth unto righteousness; with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.
Brief prayer:
Lord Jesus, I believe that you died on the cross for my sins and was raised from the dead. I now repent of my sins and ask that you come into my life and save me, creating the vessel you desire for me to be in Jesus’s name, Amen!
Beloved, if you have just said the above prayer. I want to welcome you into the Family of God and send you some free material to help you in your faith walk, so please email me immediately at [email protected], to share your life-changing decision that will last for all eternity.