meditation on Easter Saturday

April 11th, 2009 Tim Posted in SevenLakes Info |

They cast lots for Jesus’ clothing while He was dying on the cross. The maker of the universe was willingly expiring to save them from their sins and the only worth they saw in him was his seamless garment.

We’re glad for the Good Friday holiday from work but don’t bother going to a worship service to learn what it’s all about.

We buy our Easter dresses and Easter eggs and get photos with the Easter bunny but refuse to celebrate the one who rose from the dead. We’re too busy baking our Easter ham and setting our Easter table.

Or we do go to Easter service but mostly to check it off our list and show off our new shoes. We scoff at those who think the resurrection has anything to do with day to day life.

They cast lots for his clothes while he was dying for them.

If “God is dead” it is only because He chose to die for us. Only sinful arrogance could think otherwise. He is risen, He is risen indeed and one day all flesh will look on the one they have pierced and mourn.

They cast lots for his clothes while he was dying for them. God help us all. (Nancy)