"Born Crucified"

 

 

"Jesus was born crucified.  Whenever he became conscious of who he was, he also became conscious of what he had to do.  The cross-shaped shadow could always be seen.  And the screams of hell's imprisoned could always be heard...So call it what you wish: An act of grace.  A plan of redemption.  A martyr's sacrifice.  But whatever you call it, don't call it an accident.  It was anything but that."  Max Lucado

 

As I watched scenes from a movie portraying the life, beatings, crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ, tears began to pour forth from deep within.  They would not- no, could not stop.  No words were adequate for the mix of emotions that I was experiencing.... it was painful and beautiful all at the same time.  My Savior beaten and killed as an innocent lamb for my sake was too much for my feeble heart to stand.  In those same moments, I felt such deep love for a Savior that would give of Himself- complete and whole- for someone like me, a frail sinner.  The tears rained as a spring thunderstorm and my thunder tore at my soul. 

 

Then, came the dawn of Sunday morning.... the victory of a Savior that lives!  A Savior that meets all needs because His redemption is a complete one.  Failures become victories, weak ones become strong, ordinary becomes extraordinary and death becomes life.  My friend, we have unlimited potential living a life as part of the redeemed of Christ- can you fathom all that He has for you?

 

"You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus.  Our God and Father abounds in glory that just pours out eternity.  Yes....Receive and experience the amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, deep, deep within yourselves." Philippians 4: 19-20, 23 MSG

 

"God will help us become the people we are meant to be, if only we will ask Him."

Hannah Whitall Smith

 

 Last night, we sat down as a family and Reagan led us in taking communion together- our way, as a family, to remember that we are part of the living redeemed.  It was a sacrifice, of the purest form, that bought our freedom and we must remember.  It was also a way of living out an empty tomb- we must live out the faith and freedom that we have been given!  It was so humbling the response of our boys to this time together.  Oh Father, please fan the flames within their souls for you- may it not be quenched!  Allow their thirst for You be a life-long need.....  That is my prayer as well, Father. 

 

How about you?  If there is air in your lungs, God is NOT finished with you.  He has much left for you dear friend and think of the impact you could have if we truly lived out the victory of the empty tomb!