Easter Sunday

Can’t you just imagine the conversation that God had with Jesus on the first Easter? Today let’s think about the joy and accolades that the Father gave to Jesus.

“My Son, I am so glad that the trial is over and that you have triumphed. You endured the shame and the hatred of a people who did not understand that you came for them. Your love was shunned, yet you gave it so freely. I am so proud that you turned your cheek even when you were spit upon. I am so proud that you showed my people what true love looks like."

“Thank you, my Son, for bringing my people home. Your death has torn in two the veil that separated us. Your blood has washed away their sins. No longer do they have to hide as Adam and Eve did. Instead, they can now come into the light and receive all the healing and joy I have stored up for them."

“My Son, you are coming back to me. How I long to embrace you and clothe you in glory once more. You have defeated sin, and once more you can see me in my fullness. We are no longer separated! You are leaving those you have loved with an everlasting love, but each of them will join you one day in the kingdom, where the angels will dance and the elders will bow down in worship. That day is coming, Son, when we all will be together at last."

“O my people, see the victory my Son has gained for you. Come join in the celebration feast. You were lost but are now found. You were blind but now can see. Come now, and share in our love!”

“Dear Jesus, we love you! Thank you for your gift of eternal life. You have made it possible for us to return to the Father and to know his love intimately. Who are we that you would love us this much? No less than your very own children. All praise and glory to you now and forever!”

Acts 10:34,37-43; Psalm 118:1-2,16-17,22-23; Colossians 3:1-4 [from WAU]