The Unfolding Light of Easter
The unfolding of Your Word gives light; it gives understanding to the simple…
Righteous are YOU, O Lord…
Your promises have been thoroughly tested and Your servant loves them… YOU ARE NEAR.
Psalm 119: 130, 137a, 140, 151a
Flowers unfold in sunlight.
Birds sing their hearts out in early morning light.
Star shine emerges in moonlight.
Clouds are ribbons framing our days.
Winds roam about rustling the trees of the earth.
Rains and waters replenish the soil.
The heavens declare God’s Glory… But in one dark night long ago…. there was an agony so profound that CREATION must have groaned helplessly until dawn.
It was a night of shadows and shattered dreams and the earth quaked with fear.
The Jesus of scripture was crucified on a CROSS for the sins of the world, all people, all generations, all races … ALL.
A borrowed tomb, a broken people were hopeless.
The disciples ran.
Three days passed.
Did flowers bloom?
Did birds sing?
Did anyone care?
Beloved women came to the Tomb in early light to bring spices to anoint Jesus’ Body.
The mammoth stone had been rolled away. Surprised by a holy light as they entered the sepulchre, a luminous angel on watch said; He is not here. He is risen… Go quickly and tell His disciples He is risen from the dead and behold He goes before you into Galilee. There you shall see Him. Matthew 28:6-8
With great amazement and joy, they ran to tell the disciples this incredible news. Along the way they encountered Jesus. With awe they touched His feet and worshiped Him before they continued the journey to Galilee.( v9-10)
DARKNESS MET UNFOLDING LIGHT!
THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD CAME FORTH STREAMING FROM A BORROWED TOMB .
THE WORLD CHANGED.
CREATION CLAPPED THEIR HANDS IN RENEWAL.
MAN COULD BE DELIVERED FROM THE DARKNESS OF SIN.
The Resurrection of Christ is the cornerstone of Christianity.
Even Josephus, a Jewish historian wrote convincingly about the evidence he investigated supporting this miracle.
Those who follow Christ learn to live in His Light.
For with you is the fountain of light; In your light we see light. Psalm 36:9
We have relationship.
We have the Word of God.
We can ask for His guidance.
Blessed are those who acclaim you; who have learned to walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. Psalm 89:15
The Righteous Light of Christ leads the simple to understanding.
We are simple and need understanding.
Conquering death, HE became the UNFOLDING LIGHT OF EASTER.
As we embrace this LIGHT, we discover that HIS PROMISES are thoroughly tested and we grow to love them.
We hold on them.
We proclaim them.
We live them out.
We create through them.
We rest in them.
We die in them.
Light dispels darkness.
Truth uncovers deception.
A cleansed heart knows light.
Sin fears discovery.
THE CROSS BRINGS PARDON, FORGIVENESS… HEALING LIGHT THROUGH THE LOVE OF GOD!
Have you experienced the UNFOLDING LIGHT of EASTER?
It is incredibly life giving, glorious, gracious and grace filled.
It is a a Finished work.
What then should we do?
Open your heart to Christ.
Ask Him to come and be YOUR LORD.
Confess all the ugliness you know.
Take your time.
His Light will make you brand new.
If you do, welcome to the family of God.
A Blessed Easter will be yours.
HE IS NEAR…
Acts 17:28
Billie
Hallelujah!
Such s beautiful Easter tribute! I really enjoyed this encouragement! Happy Easter, sweet internet mama! Blessings to you and family! Love you!
A beautiful Easter message Billie! I was just reading in Acts this morning about the Gift of the Holy Spirit…new Christians…I love Easter and the Resurrection message! I hope you and Family have a blessed Easter! Thank you for ministering to us with such love and Truth!