...who is remembering the ultimate sacrifice?

Maundy Thursday.
Good Friday.
Passion Week.

What do these days of remembrance bring to mind?

The prayer.
The betrayal.
The mocking.
The lies.
The pain.
The sacrifice.
The bloodshed.
The cruelty.
The tears.
The agony.
The walk.
The cross.
The finish.
The darkness.
The earthquake.
The fear.

The forgiveness!
The promise!
The curtain!
The fulfillment!
The love!

The love…that incredible love!

How do these make me feel?

Humbled.
Unworthy.
Mournful.
Solemn.
Sad…

Yet…

Hopeful!
Reassured!
Affirmed!
Grateful!
Blessed!
Treasured!
Valued!
Optimistic!
Commissioned!

Ready…for Easter Sunday morning!!

It is because of my Savior’s sacrifice that I have assurance of eternity in Heaven!
It is because of my Savior’s sacrifice that I have a way to God’s heart through prayer!
It is because of my Savior’s sacrifice that I have hope of seeing Michael once again!
It is because of my Savior’s sacrifice that I have lost the fear of death itself!
It is because of my Savior’s sacrifice that I can look with confidence into the future!
It is because of my Savior’s sacrifice that I can conquer each daily challenge!

It is because of my Savior’s sacrifice that I can sleep peacefully each night…
                 knowing…
                                 He keeps His promises. All of them.

THIS is what these days mean to me.

This is why I can still find joy even on the toughest days.
This is why I can still feel peaceful though circumstances bring confusion or fear.

This is why I work to resist temptation.
This is why I keep God’s house a priority.
This is why I serve Him even when others may not understand.

I can’t let HIM down!
He gave His LIFE for me!

He deserves my ALL…my obedience…
                It is the least I can do.