HE HAS RISEN! HE HAS RISEN INDEED!
HOLY WEEK! We began this week with Palm Sunday and with our cries to the Messiah "Hosana!" Save Us! And Jesus does just that. I am writing this article on Good Friday. The day that Jesus was beaten, mocked, flogged, abused, cursed, made fun of, rejected, and hung on a rough, splintery cross. And why. For you and me. And that is the only reason! WOW! As the Hymn says "Hallelujah, What a Savior!
I am also reminded of an old hymn that reminds me that "I serve a risen Savior. He's in the world today. I know that He is living. Whatever men may say. I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer. And just the time I need Him, He's always near. He Lives. He Lives. Christ Jesus Lives today.” And He does!! On the third day, after his horrific death, the sealed grave's stone rolled to the side, opening the grave, and Jesus walked out. Alive! And not just alive, but with a purpose to encourage and equip HIs followers, and those that believe in Him. And why? For You and Me! Now that's what I call incredible, undeserving, comprehensive, unconditional, LOVE. And that is how He expects me to love others. Why? Because He did and Does!!
I hope you will join us this weekend as we Celebrate Easter. Tonight we will have a wonderful, little more somber than normal, time of worship, focusing on what Jesus went through for you and I on what we call Good Friday! I really encourage you to join us if at all possible. The service begins at 6:30. If you're looking for something to watch that will help you really understand how awesome our Lord Jesus is, then I recommend "The Passion". It is powerful. And if you are looking to participate with a Sunrise Service on Easter, then I highly recommend the one at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens on Highway 100.
Check out the schedule for the weekend. Make sure you join us on Sunday as we Celebrate Easter Sunday. Come early to fellowship and enjoy some Easter treats. We will then head into the Worship Center to CELEBRATE BIG!
He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed... and He Lives!! SEE YOU SUNDAY!
You ARE Loved!
Pastor Lonnie