Easter

This Easter season I decided to focus on the power of the resurrected Christ. I am getting ready to preach a series on power at church and I want to experience more of His power in my life, particularly in the areas of patience, self-discipline and anxiety. So, as I read and studied for Easter services and spent time with the Lord focused on the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, I was intentional about focusing on power. But my plan did not work (how many times have I said that!). The more I tried to focus on God's power in the resurrection, the more I was struck with His love for me.
He took on the form and limitations of flesh ... for me.
He felt the pain of rejection, denial and betrayal... for me.
He endured false accusations and the pain of being completely misunderstood... for me.
He experienced the depths of human loneliness... for me.
He was the object of humiliation and verbal abuse... for me.
He suffered physical abuse beyond anythinig I can imagine... for me.
He modelled humility, mercy and grace throughout the whole process... for me.
He gave up life... for me.
I approached Him during this season for a greater sense of His resurrection power and walked away from every encounter with Him feeling more cherished, more loved and more in awe that He did it all for me. Strangely, this new experience with His love has strengthened the connection between us. I feel closer to Him, I lean more into Him, I trust Him more. Just today, it dawned on me, I found His power... in His love.
Will you just let Him love you this Easter?