HAPPY EASTER! WHAT DOES IT MEAN? (EASTER 2013)

Chapel of the transfiguration- Grand Teton Nat PKwebJesus said to her, “I am the resurrection. I am life. Everyone who believes in me will have life, even if they die.” [John 11:25 (ERV)]

If Easter says anything to us today, it says this: You can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there. You can nail it to a cross, wrap it in winding sheets and shut it up in a tomb, but it will rise!” [Clarence W. Hall]

The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances. [Robert Flatt]

HE PROMISES

The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. [Psalm 34:17-18 (NLT)]

Isn’t it comforting to know that we are never alone in our struggles and woes? God is always with us. We just have to call to Him. We may still have troubles, but He will never let them defeat us. Praise God!

If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath. [Psalm 34:18 (MSG)]

HE IS HERE!

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. [Isaiah 41:10 (NLT)]

Even when we doubt Him, even when we fail to see Him, even when we won’t trust Him, God is here for us. This is His promise!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need. [Matthew 6:33 (NLT)]

You, Oh Lord, know what we need; we know what we want. Much of what we want, we don’t need and, often, much of what we need is precisely what we don’t want. Please align our wants to our true needs. We trust you, God; you will indeed provide everything we need.