were given the most incredible gift ever bestowed. Not even the most Pious among us truly deserve this gift, but that is what makes it all the more incredible.
The gift, or course, is Jesus Christ taking all our sins onto his own shoulders, and offering himself as a willing human sacrifice, taking our place as the Wages of Sin.
What happened all those years ago today marked the absolute lowest point in the lives of those early disciples of Jesus. Even though they had been told that He would rise again, in their agony and grief at observance of the actual crucifixion of Christ, that hope and promise was temporarily forgotten. The reason for their lives as they had lived them was DEAD. But, in reality, a countdown had begun. One that would result in the most incredible news the world has ever been given on that following Sunday.
He had been betrayed. He had been killed, in the most cruel and hideous way, surrounded by criminals on both sides. But, death and the tomb could not hold him. He arose, conquering death. He ascended to his Heavenly Father. And, He has made a place for us to be with Him for all Eternity, and awaits our arrival. All we have to do is repent, believe in Him, accept the gift of Eternal Life that He freely offers, and that we celebrate this weekend. We are not worthy, but that is why it is called the Grace of God. Thank You, Jesus. Today, and every day. Amen.