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 "HIS SUSTAINING LOVE"

HALO MINISTRIES' MONTHLY E-MAIL NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2002 - ISSUE 7

Written by Johanna Hobrath

 

WHAT IS EASTER?

Although the article “WHAT IS EASTER?” was written approximately one year ago (April 16, 2001), the events that occurred during April of that year bring renewed joy and hope in Christ, the Saviour.  May this article also be a blessing to you.

 

The Easter Season -- the Resurrection of Christ, the Lord - brings thankfulness to my heart and spirit.

 

On April 6, 2001, my husband and I had the privilege to attend a drive-through presentation that took place in the parking lot of a church.  The various stages of the life-like scenes portrayed the life of Christ, particularly His last days on earth.  The actors, in beautiful, colorful costumes, made a powerful impression of what Jesus did for mankind.  The last scene portrayed a tomb.  At the tomb, the angel, in a beautiful white robe, shared the Good News that JESUS IS ALIVE!

On Sunday, April 8, 2001, I and my husband had the opportunity to view an Easter presentation in the church where we worship.  People in beautiful, colorful costumes joyfully entered the church aisle with palms in their hands, thus signifying that Jesus had entered Jerusalem.

 

On April 16, 2001, I briefly viewed the television program that is regularly presented by Dr. Zola Levitt.  A short film clip from the “Crucifixion of Christ” was presented.  I was surprised that the film clip was identical to the film clip presented on Easter morning (April 15th) at the church where I and my husband worship.

 

A Poem . . .

THE TOMB IS EMPTY NOW

Written by Johanna Stang Hobrath

 

 

The Tomb Is Empty Now ...

Where Christ once lay

His body bruised

A symbol of great woe and pain.

 

The Tomb is Empty Now ...

It could not hold

My Master, Lord, who died for me

So I can be purchased and set free.

 

The Tomb is Empty Now ...

Oh, glory to the King

He rules and reigns in hearts and lives

And makes my days like clear-blue skies.

 

The Tomb is Empty Now ...

And I can gaze at cloud-covered skies

For Jesus will return

Some day, some day, Oh Precious Bride!

 

Some day, dear reader, Christ will once again visibly enter this earthly globe.  Are you ready for His Return?

 

I Thessalonians 4:16-17 tells us:

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God:  and the dead in Christ shall rise first:  then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air:  and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

Until Next Time - Serving Him, Johanna

 

 

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