Easter

He Couldn’t Stay on the Cross

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After the crown of thorns

And after they beat our Lord

And after He cried “I thirst”

And a bitter cup was offered

After the nails were driven

And the thief cried, “Remember me!”

At the foot of the cross they gambled

While He gave His life on the tree

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Then soldiers were sent to see

If their deadly job was done well

They came and pierced His sweet side

Through that wound His blood was spilled

Then a thunder cloud roared overhead

While they stood looking up at the cross

And Jesus hung quietly still

While His friends thought all was lost

But He couldn’t stay on the cross after darkness

Was the rule they required that day

So Joseph of Arimathea

Came to take Him away

He couldn’t stay on the cross after nightfall

While he waited for Easter’s bright dawn

And the mighty breath of the Spirit

And the angel who rolled back the stone!
Dearest friends: In honor of our Lord I post this simple poem as a remembrance of all He has done for each of us. Have a blessed Easter and may you pause to reflect deeply on Jesus who has become our life through His astonishing choice to give us His on the cross!

Good Friday Gifts

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As an expression of gratitude this Good Friday I am offering free downloads of both Easter Reflections and its Portuguese edition Reflexões Sobre a Páscoa to my readers. May God bless you with a deeper understanding of the fellowship of His sufferings this day. There is no one like our Lord Jesus Christ!

that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, Philippians 3:10

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Como uma expressão de gratidão nesta sexta-feira santa eu estou oferecendo um download gratuito de Easter Reflections e sua edição portuguesa – Reflexões Sobre a Páscoa aos meus seguidores. Que Deus os abençoe com uma compreensão mais profunda da comunhão de Seus sofrimentos neste dia. Não há ninguém como nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo!

Quero conhecer Cristo, o poder da sua ressurreição e a participação em seus sofrimentos, tornando-me como ele em sua morte  Filipenses 3:10

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Easter Week Reflections – Emmaus

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That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem. As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened.  As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them. Luke 24:13-15

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This story involves two very ordinary disciples. They hadn’t been in the inner circle of Christ’s followers or been included for special events such as the transfiguration, the last supper or even the changing of water into wine. In fact, in some ways these two guys were just like us! They didn’t get why Jesus had to suffer and die. That day they had heard some odd news about His resurrection. This was just beyond their understanding. What was it all about?

Jesus knows when we’ve been talking about Him! I am sure you have heard someone say, “Remember God is listening!” but how often have we taken that literally? These men were exactly like that. Jesus was listening, but God kept them from recognizing Him. Sometimes Jesus showed Himself openly but this day He concealed His identity. The good news is that whether we are aware of Him or not, He knows right where we are! Jesus is eager and willing to walk along side of us and listen to our questions. Their conversation with Jesus which had started out with sorrow turned to hope. The news of Easter morning is that Jesus knows where we are, He has come to meet us on our own road to Emmaus!