This is a very special time of year for Christians. This marks the time our Savior Jesus Christ died on the cross washing our sins away in His holy blood. This also marks the time that our almighty Savior rose from the dead and emerged from his tomb resurrecting the temple as he promised.
A lot of people feel that Christmas is the most important time of the year because it marks the birth of our Savior here on Earth. I would have to say that, in my opinion, Easter is the most important time of year. Two of the most significant events in the entire Bible took place this time of year. Jesus Christ was betrayed, denied, and tortured by the very men He was to die for on that cross. Christ knew that this was His prophecy to fulfill. Christ loved us so much that He spilled His blood to wash away our sins so that we may spend eternity with Him.
This is when Jesus Christ proclaimed in his final moments on the cross, "It is finished." Just imagine being there in that moment when something so powerful happened. It is in that moment that Christ took our sins as His burden. How many men could have gone through the torture that He went through and hung on a cross with nails? How many men would still profess their love for mankind when mankind betrayed them in such a way? And how many men would rise up from the dead to live as the King of Kings? None.
Now, I know there are many men alive today that believe they are the savior of mankind. I know there are world leaders that feel that they are a God. But they are dirt under Christ feet. Nations that have turned their back on God have seen consequences for doing this and they are continuing to see the consequences. My King promised He would rise again after His crucifixion. He did. My King promises He will return for His people again to take them to His Kingdom. He will. His word has endured. His love has endured. All you have to do is accept Christ as your Savior and allow Him into your heart. A simple prayer is all it takes. That is what this time of year is all about. He fulfills His promises and when He returns will you be His or His enemy's.
John 19:30 (NIV)
When He had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.
A lot of people feel that Christmas is the most important time of the year because it marks the birth of our Savior here on Earth. I would have to say that, in my opinion, Easter is the most important time of year. Two of the most significant events in the entire Bible took place this time of year. Jesus Christ was betrayed, denied, and tortured by the very men He was to die for on that cross. Christ knew that this was His prophecy to fulfill. Christ loved us so much that He spilled His blood to wash away our sins so that we may spend eternity with Him.
This is when Jesus Christ proclaimed in his final moments on the cross, "It is finished." Just imagine being there in that moment when something so powerful happened. It is in that moment that Christ took our sins as His burden. How many men could have gone through the torture that He went through and hung on a cross with nails? How many men would still profess their love for mankind when mankind betrayed them in such a way? And how many men would rise up from the dead to live as the King of Kings? None.
Now, I know there are many men alive today that believe they are the savior of mankind. I know there are world leaders that feel that they are a God. But they are dirt under Christ feet. Nations that have turned their back on God have seen consequences for doing this and they are continuing to see the consequences. My King promised He would rise again after His crucifixion. He did. My King promises He will return for His people again to take them to His Kingdom. He will. His word has endured. His love has endured. All you have to do is accept Christ as your Savior and allow Him into your heart. A simple prayer is all it takes. That is what this time of year is all about. He fulfills His promises and when He returns will you be His or His enemy's.
John 19:30 (NIV)
When He had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.
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