So often we talk of faith … and we overlook the reality of what was wrought in a life offered up as a sacrifice for you, me … every single person ever created.
This is God’s plan … this death, followed by three days of silence and darkness, and then a resurrection that, to this day, has caused men and women to cry out both “I believe!” and “It’s impossible!”
This act of God is a reality that demands faith.
Faith always costs us something. But the reality is … the truth is, God went before us and paid the price for us long before we came looking for answers to our doubts and fears and longings.
May God’s love enfold you today.
May your faith be strengthened.
May your hope increase as you set your sights on what God has done for you.
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Well said! He is risen! Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!
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He is risen indeed!
In the Russian Orthodox Church when worshipers say, “He is risen,” the lovely antiphonal response is, “He is risen indeed!”
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I love that refrain, Dee.
And I love Dave Hamlin’s twist on it too. Did you read his “Dead, Buried and Alive” post yesterday? http://drawingfromexperienceblog.wordpress.com/2014/04/18/dead-buried-and-alive/
I love this, Beth…and I love that hope IS a reality. Every once in awhile my feathers get ruffled when I hear people throw out the phrase “be realistic” when we’re discussing matters of faith and hope and I just want to say, “You don’t get it. Christ IS reality…our hope in him can never be too big.”
Have a Happy Easter, Beth!
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I agree with you, Melissa — our hope in Christ can never be too big!
Beautiful, Beth. Love your words today. And I really love that picture! The whole thing:)
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Thank you, Susan.
So thankful you were encouraged.
May you Easter be blessed!
Amen, sister! Happy Resurrection Day weekend!
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He is risen indeed!
I hope you have a very special Easter Beth. Glad to know that you’re feeling better too.
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Thank you, Terri. Been keeping up on you via your posts, even though commenting has been limited.
He’s the light at the end of what has been a very dark tunnel.
Hope you have a wonderful Easter, Beth. I wasn’t well enough to comment earlier, and am not up to writing more – but have a good ‘un.
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May you feel better today and tomorrow … and the next day, my friend.