Monday, March 24, 2008

A Life Worth Celebrating!




"This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice in it and be glad." Ps. 118:24 He is risen! The good news is that because of His Resurection on that first Easter morn: HE's alive and well and that's definitely worth celebrating! He's conquered death and sits at the right hand of the Father. It's awesome to know that even in the heavenlies, while he's gifted us His Holy Spirit here on earth and even though He's at his Father's right hand, that He is constantly interceding for each and every one of us. So even if no one else is praying for you right now, Jesus Christ is. Heavens gates are open wide that you and I may "enter in"! Praise Him!

"It is Christ Jesus that died, yea rather, that was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us." Romans 8:34; "And he that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because he makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God" Romans 8:27, "Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them." Hebrews 7:25

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Jesus is the one who's given us life and as a child of God that's worth celebrating! I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter; celebrating the love, peace and joy He's given us with one another, especially the lost and hurting. He put this short message on my heart today:

If you have surrendered your life over to the Lord this is a lovely part of what He has to say over you: "The LORD GOD is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17 We can know as His child that He cares deeply for us. His disciple Peter submits to us to: "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1Pet.5:7 If we do this we can then choose to rejoice in His peace and love. "I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love, for you have seen my troubles, and you care about the anguish of my soul." Ps. 31:7
God has many promises for those in His Kingdom; the Kingdom of heaven. The only way to have heaven on earth is to be a child of the Most High God: Jesus Christ. Experiencing a life with Christ Jesus as your Lord and Savior is the only way to "enter in " to His eternal Kingdom. Once that takes place we can rejoice in the journey along the way of learning how to become more and more like Him day by day. We can boldly come to the throne of grace receiving comfort for mourning, beauty for ashes, a healing balm for broken hearts and peace amidst any troubling storm. He will be there for you always. Even if we've given up on Him, He will never give up on us in this lifetime. Take this opportunity to receive His love, peace, joy and comfort for every circumstance and area of your life today. This will give you great cause to rejoice!
"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say rejoice!" Phil. 4:4
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"Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Mttw. 5:4
"To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified." Isa. 61:3
"And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7
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"Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. And behold, a severe earthquake had occured, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it. And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, 'Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said . . .' " Mttw. 28:2-6
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both Jesus pictures taken from Free Jesus pictures online

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