“Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, He is RISEN!!” ~ Luke 24:5-6
Today Christians worldwide celebrate an event so powerful it split history in two. Since I am a Christian, I join in remembrance. But though I’m a believer in the risen Jesus Christ, my journey of faith was not an easy one.
I grew up in a traditional Christian church that I didn’t fully understand, so I fully rejected it. And I didn’t return, until I fully examined it. And once returned, by faith I fully embraced it. Then the risen Lord transformed and made me fully alive.
The ancient words of the Bible suddenly became living and powerful. They have been a constant source of truth, peace, comfort, guidance, and encouragement since that time.
“He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!”” ~ John 9:25
But the greatest truth of all is the simplest. And it is the crux of the entire matter. It’s what he says concerning death. Jesus claimed to conquer death by his resurrection, and faith in this grants eternal life to the believer.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” ~ John 3:16
What is the universal fear of all mankind? Death. And Jesus promises life, eternal for the future, and abundant now. Life–the antithesis of death. Death–the enemy of life. He conquered it.
“For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.” ~ 1 Corinthians 15:56-57
This is but a small glimpse into my faith. Perhaps you’re searching for that missing piece–or that missing “peace”. At the very least, examine Christ fully. You really have nothing to lose.
“God, in the end, gives people what they most want, including freedom from himself. What could be more fair?” ~ C.S. Lewis
Happy Easter
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Photos credits:
Alexandria Sage and S. Michael
robstroud
/ April 1, 2013Oh how empty life can be without the missing peace that comes only from Christ. Thank you for the glimpse into your dynamic faith.
SimplySage
/ April 2, 2013I still remember that lack of peace–emptiness and confusion surrounded me. Once I was lost, but now I’m found–and have that peace that passes all understanding. And nothing can separate me from it. It’s truly amazing, isn’t it?
Thank you for taking time to comment. Peace of Christ to you.
Naresh Ramadurai
/ June 21, 2013By far this is the best post in your blog. Beautiful landscape photographs….love it 🙂
SimplySage
/ June 21, 2013Thank you, Naresh. The clouds were taken with iphone 4. I was driving down a road when I saw those clouds. Had to pull over and all I had was my phone. Thus I agree with you that its not the equipment but the artist. And thank you for all the visits and likes. 🙂
Naresh Ramadurai
/ June 21, 2013oh yes! you’ve set an example now 🙂 Super cool !!! Thank you !!!