Everywhere I go these days I see reminders of this glorious season. Just this week my dear Momma expressed joy at the beauty of creation while we were on a drive near where we live.; "Oh, look at the trees she exclaimed! The colors are so beautiful, it's as if God created them just for us to see!" With heartfelt glee we giggled like school girls at the glorious view before us. It was as though God knew we were embracing his majesty at every turn.
Just a few weeks ago the trees were bare of colorful leaves and floral displays. I waited with anticipation of the amazing views to come. Pansies, and rows of lovely tulips march along the borders of nearby places we pass every day. Funny how we can take for granted these glimpses of heaven unless our hearts are able to slow down and take it all in. I am thankful to have grown up in a family which gave us opportunities to appreciate God's beautiful world.
On my news feed this morning visions of the cross on which my savior died, remind me once again of the passionate love of the father. To think of how he suffered to save us causes a great deal of sadness in my heart...but knowing the cross was only the beginning makes me bow with gratitude, at so great a cost paid for all who accept him as savior. Can there be a greater love?
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him might not parish but have everlasting life. John 3:16. Oh what a sacrifice, a price paid in full by the keeper of our hearts...Jesus! Pause today and take in the words of this verse as you prepare for Easter. The maker of the universe loved us enough to die for our sins. We can be assured of our salvation once we have bowed down and accepted his authority over our lives. Repenting is only the beginning of a life well lived.
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