Easter

Easter comes every year. I know that is such an obvious observation to consider. While the day called Easter is one time a year, the celebration of Easter should be every Sunday. The first day of the week is given to God in celebration of the resurrection of Christ. As the church gathers each Sunday, we have the wonderful opportunity to worship our resurrected Savior.
Many people attend church on Easter and Christmas only and miss the other fifty chances. When we truly understand the purpose of the cross we would not want to miss the privilege of being in God's presence. The cross is the centerpiece of christianity. It was on the cross that God's plan for man's salvation was completed. God gave us what we need but did not deserve. Through the cross we have complete redemption for all eternity. The wrath of God was forever satisfied for those who trust Him as Savior.
The cross was the statement of God's unconditional love. The love of God and the wrath of God held Jesus on the cross but my sin put Him there. From the beginning of time until the cross, man did not have access to God directly but had to go through a sacrificial system designed by God. But the cross changed everything! The veil was torn from top to bottom, from God to mankind, giving man full access. But not every man. Only the regenerated man. Only the man who puts faith in God.
We must understand that there are more scriptures concerning God not answering prayers than there are that He will. God has put His condition on the relationship. While salvation is available to everyone, it is also the only thing available to a lost man. But when we become a child of God, we have all access to God and His riches in glory.
Therefore, we have many reasons to celebrate Easter each and every Sunday! Don't miss Easter each week, you have a lot to be thankful for.

From the Heart,

Pastor BR