Shade Tree Wisdom 4/9/10

A bit cooler, but a quarter moon is hanging in the western sky, serene, unmoved by our paltry events, unchanged from the time Abraham looked at the stars and was given that promise, ”and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.” Gen.12,3b.

It tells me again why we needed Easter. Easter celebrations are not just for new clothes, or greeting Spring and new growth, or family gatherings, but because of the plight of modern man. So enmeshed in the toils of his transgressions and failings that he is unable, and unwilling, to seek rescue. So God, in His mercy, sent His Only Son, Jesus Christ, to come, live as a man, then suffer and die and be buried. But He rose again, so that we rejoice at Easter because HE LIVES. Hallelujah! He lives, He lives, He lives.

A prayer for devotions for this day says this.

“Almighty God, show those in error the light
Of Your Truth that they may return
To the way of righteousness.
Grant faithfulness to those in the
Fellowship of Your Church, that
They may follow those things pleasing to Thee.
We pray in the Name of Jesus, Your Son, our
Risen Lord. Amen.”

The world today is fast-paced. Apple introduces its new IPad, and people stand in line all night to spend 500 dollars for this new device, which is already showing it should have been much better, and will be soon. Because what man makes man can also improve, and usually does.

I mention this because what we celebrated at Easter, the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the grave, is an event that needs not be touched up or improved or done again. It is perfect and complete, so that His promise to you is this. “Believe on the lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved”. Your gift complete. When He cried on the cross, “IT IS FINISHED” it said the work He had come to do, to die for sins of the world, was now done. Bless His Holy Name.

So, I wish you a Happy, Blessed Easter.
GPD 4/9/10