What manner of love...

When I think about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, I must also think about love. What motivates a man to give his life for another? How could someone redeem me from my sins? Why would someone want to do this? The answer is quite simple...LOVE. Love motivated Jesus Christ to give His life for someone so undeserving as I. What motivates me to carry out the actions in my everyday life? Anger, malice, deceit, greed? What about love? How can I let love lead me when I am surrounded by evil? It's not the outward forces that lead my life, but it's the inward force. That force is Jesus Christ. Allow Jesus to lead your life too! Have a great Easter.

Palm Sunday Communion Service

This has been a very memorable day. From morning worship through evening worship, I have learned so much about Jesus Christ. This morning, we welcomed a guest speaker who took us on a journey of Christ's life through Holy Week (the week preceding Christ's death). His portrayal of Peter and Judas allowed me to see myself in their shoes. How often have I betrayed Christ like Judas and many times have I denied my relationship with the Savior like Peter? I'm thankful Jesus forgives us of our sins.

Evening worship was a time of thoughtful reflection upon the sacrificial giving of Jesus. During communion, our pastor painted a figurative picture of Christ's sacrifice as He took our sins to the cross. I am so undeserving of this. In my state of imperfection, I am so undeserving of the gift God has given us through the bodily sacrifice of His Son. Although I am undeserving, I am thankful. I am thankful that God has provided a way for us to be saved from our sins. This thankfulness instills a special love in our heart for God and mankind. This week as we reflect upon Christ's example of sacrificial giving, let us also practice sacrificial giving by loving Him and reaching out to others.

May God be with you!