The Passion-Resurrection Week - 4/2/12

Have you ever been bored with Easter? For that matter, have you ever been just underwhelmed with Christmas, because of the commercialism? I mean, in today's society, there comes a point where you want to just say, "Give me Jesus and not all of this other stuff that makes no sense!"

It's funny, because our church has been practicing Lent for the last several years; and, when we get to this point (one week until Easter), people start getting antsy about eating their "chocolate" (or chips, or soda, or TV, or whatever they've given up). We get so distracted by the "date" of Easter that we forget to just enjoy and recognize God's presence.

In fact, we get so lost in everything happening that we find ourselves in a similar situation to the disciples. "Simon," [Jesus] said to Peter, "are you asleep? Couldn't you keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." (Mark 14:37-38) We get distracted and lose our focus. The crazy thing is that, by watching and praying, we stay more in tune with God. And yet, that's the last thing to keep us awake.

Still, that's the thing we need. To remember who Christ is - what He did on the cross. He didn't stay there, but was raised from the dead on the third day. We have salvation, because of Him. We live because of Him!

Remember that and be blessed this week. You are alive in Christ and are called to join Him at His Father's banquet. Share that - live that!

God's blessings on your life this week,

Bryan

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