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 ASTER
WORSHIP TO GOD - #32
Written
by Johanna Hobrath
On
Easter morning 2002 (March 31, 2002), while standing in the sanctuary of a
church, and while the congregation sang hymns of the Church and/or
choruses in worship to the God of Heaven and/or to the Redeemer of all
mankind, my heart was lifted up in praise to our Creator God. I
could not sing along because of the cold virus that I was carrying from
the previous week. However, my heart rejoiced and I thanked the Lord
for his goodness, even though I had sore and oozing eyes within the last
few days. (My eyes are almost back to a normal status).
Sunday morning, while worshipping God from the heart, I realized that
another web page for the Halo Ministries could read "EASTER
WORSHIP TO GOD".
That
Sunday afternoon,
while reviewing a few of the previous written articles, I came upon an
article that I believe is appropriate for this beautiful Easter
Season. Although the article "WHAT
IS EASTER?" was
written on April 24, 2000, its age-old message brings renewed rejoicing
because the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, lives today in hearts and
lives of people that will accept Him.
WHAT
IS EASTER?
APRIL
24, 2000
Sunday,
April 23, 2000, was a special day! I sat in a church with many
people. The lovely group of singers in the choir loft was formed by
men and women that were dressed in red and white garments and/or dark
suits of clothing. The cross in the center, located on the front
wall of the sanctuary, had a gold and white cloth that was draped around
the upper part of the cross. In the main auditorium there was a
display of two crosses -- one cross was placed on the left side, and the
other cross was placed on the right side.
What
was the significance of all the foregoing display? Jesus is no
longer on the cross; however, the symbol of the cross will forever be a
reminder of the enormous sacrifice that the Redeemer and Saviour of
mankind made for me and for you.
The
tomb had kept my Master and Lord after He was taken off the cross of
Calvary. However, after three days, an angel had rolled the stone
away. (Luke
24:1-10) Praise
God that the Easter Season is a grateful tribute to Christ that no longer
remained within the tomb!
Sunday,
April 23, 2000, was a commemorative day for the entire world. The
focus was upon the risen Lord. Also, the Easter focus was upon
colorful Easter eggs, Easter bunnies, Easter candy, Easter dinner, etc.
What
is Easter?
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Easter
reminds me and you of the Resurrection Power of Christ. Easter also
reminds me of the beauty of spring, and newness of the blossoming trees,
the colorful spring flowers, the lawns and/or meadows that come alive with
vibrant green color, and the birds singing their merry tunes.
What
is Easter?
Easter
reminds me that God provided for me a Heavenly Shepherd that will always
be part of my life; and, it is Jesus that tells me, "Daughter, I love
you dearly!"
May
the Easter of nearly 2000 years ago, not only be a reminder of the risen
Saviour, but be a reality that lives forever until we see the risen Christ
face to face. And, then, perhaps Jesus will say, "My Child,
look at the nail prints--those scars are for you, and welcome Home!"
May
you know that your scars in life are covered with the Precious Blood that
was shed on Calvary's cross.
We
may celebrate Easter at all times; and may the Eternal King, the Lord
Jesus Christ, reign forever!
Psalm
93:1,2,4 and 5 tells us:
"The
LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with
strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is
established, that it cannot be moved.
"Thy
throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.
"The
LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the
mighty waves of the sea.
"Thy
testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD,
for ever."
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