Spring Forth

Easter is coming. This is a time of preparation and reflection. Our beloved Savior, Jesus Christ, gave His all for each of us: that is why we celebrate. It has nothing to do with Easter bunnies or egg hunts. What does it mean to you?

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again

to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ

from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and

that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,

who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation

ready to be revealed in the last time." (1 Peter 1:3-5 NKJV)

What great hope we have, thanks be to Jesus and the work done on the cross those many years ago. This world is filled with things. There are homes, cars, tvs, cell phones, computers, e-readers, video games, movies, purses, shoes, golf clubs, food, and I could list every moment for every day for the next year and not even scratch the surface of what is available. The only problem is that no matter what phone, computer, purse, or car you get, there will be a new and better one available tomorrrow. The insatiable lust of the flesh tells us it will never be enough, big enough or good enough. We want more, More, MORE.

The promise that comes with this Scripture fills my soul and grants me peace to be content with the wonderful "things" I am blessed with (for the most part). Our true treasures are not on this earth, nor are they seen, but they are stored in heaven with the Author and Finisher of our faith, Jesus Christ. Our inheritance is incorruptible and undefiled and will not fade away... Praise You Jesus!

This life is not all we have. This is a training ground for better things coming. This is a time to prepare ourselves to meet our Savior "face-to-face". My question is this: Are you ready? Is your heart focused on things of this world, or on the Savior of this world? Are you ready to meet Him and answer His questions? Have you given Him all of yourself, your possessions, your everything?

If you take time to read the Scriptures this Easter season, I urge you to read the accounts in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, from the Last supper through the Resurrection. Read it prayerfully, asking God to reveal the truth to your heart, softening it so you may hear His voice, then for the courage to obey Him. It can be scary because none of us know what He will call us to. However, we have the promise that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). What more do we need?

Praying you will find hope and rest in Jesus Christ beginning today.

Natalie