It isn't Christmas.
Nor is it Thanksgiving.
It is Easter. This is my New Year. I go forth from Easter with passion and excitement. As I leave Easter, I enter into the various seasons of the year--seasons of growth and seasons of drought; seasons of joy and seasons of sadness. And by the next year, I am anxiously anticipating Easter again--a day of renewal, commitment, life, and passion.
I end my 9 week sermon series on "The Table" this morning with the passage from Luke 24. Jesus walks with two men on Emmaus Boulevard. They walk for miles...talking for hours. But it isn't until they are in a home...around a table...with Jesus breaking bread...that they realize who Jesus is. That is fascinating! That is gospel!
There in the ground his body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain.
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave he rose again.
And as he stands for victory,
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me.
For I am his
And he is mine,
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life,
No fear in death,
This is the pow'r of Christ in me.
From life's first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No pow'r of hell,
No scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from his hand;
'Til he returns or calls me home,
Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand.
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Josh,
Easter is my favorite day of the year as well. Through the celebration of this day, I am reminded once again that through the suffering of Jesus, we as His children, are given a new name. We are no longer defeated but we are called children of righteousness, joy, and hope. Blessings on you and your family as you celebrate your new name this day. You are such a blessing!
The song you cited has become one of my favorites -- and we sang it yesterday. Even though it is a new song, it has a feel to it of the kind of songs I'm guessing the early church sang. It basically tells the gospel story.
I love your thoughts on Easter.
Thank you for helping me step into the celebration of Easter in a new and fulfilling way! I love the celebration!
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