Easter is possibly the greatest event in the history of mankind.   Yet, I’m gonna be honest:  Easter is difficult for me.  I’d much rather celebrate Christmas.

Why?  To remember:

• My Jesus being spit upon; slapped and betrayed… breaks my heart. 
• His friends sleeping instead of comforting Him – is reminiscent of something I might do. 
• His friends betraying and disowning Him – depresses me.
• The pressure being so intense, He sweat drops of blood… is almost more than I can take.

Yet this year, I’ve had a shift in my thinking.  Easter is the reason I have a wonderful life.

You see, things are not perfect in my life, but I have a wonderful life.  And if you are a child of God, you too have a great life.

Why do we have a wonderful life???

• Our eternal destiny is secure.  John 3:16
• We have the Holy Spirit of God living within us – giving us guidance and direction for life.  John 16:13
• We are given the privilege of hearing the voice of God!  John 10:3
• We are free!  We don’t have to live with bondage’s in our life.  Galatians 5:1
• We don’t have to live in fear:  Fear of the past; fear of the future; fear of man.  2 Tim 1:7
• We have hope despite living in a deprave, unjust world.   Romans 15:13
• We have the promise that all things will work for good in our lives, even our circumstances stink.   Romans 8:28
• We have no condemnation over our confessed sin.  We are forgiven! 1 John 1:9 and Romans 8:1
• We have no guilt over confessed sin.   Psalm 32:6
• We are not called sinners anymore but are called saints!  (Notice the heading of Paul’s letters.  He addresses the people as “saints” not “sinners.”  Even the church at Corinth)
• Our life has a specific God ordained purpose.  Hebrews 12:2-3

This week, I will be intentional about studying the Easter account.  My prayer is that I’ll have a fresh appreciation of all Jesus went through to give me.  Join me in this prayer and let’s study together!

Question:  The list above could go on and on.  Share with me HERE some of the things Christ died to give us that I didn’t name?

Homework:  Read Matthew 26:30-45; Luke 22:39-46

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