Easter Sunday! It\u2019s here. This is the day that we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. As believers, this is the most important day of the year. We are celebrating Jesus ascending to heaven. Going there to prepare a place for us. Waiting for us. All the while, he\u2019s guiding us on earth. Watching over us. Giving us hope and joy. But, as we celebrate, let\u2019s not forget what took place days before. The crucifixion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This morning, let\u2019s talk about a topic from church a few years ago. Four Calls of the Cross: Universality, Conviction, Compassion, and Forgiveness. I find it very fitting to share these today. It\u2019s important for us to remember these things. These are the reasons why Jesus paid the ultimate price. So today, let\u2019s work on these four things. Let\u2019s follow the example led by Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s be united. Let\u2019s be united in serving one another. There is strength in numbers. Let\u2019s be united in our mission to show others grace. Second, let\u2019s follow our convictions. God\u2018s not going to stop convicting us. We can choose to act on it or not. Up to us. But, I suggest we follow our convictions. Third, let\u2019s have compassion. Compassion towards one another. Let\u2019s break our hearts and be open to serving others in this manner. Finally, forgiveness. This is a tough one. I\u2019m fully aware of that. It is hard for me to forgive those who have wronged my family. Maybe you can relate. But forgiving others releases us from holding onto bitterness. It frees us. It\u2019s liberating in a sense. So amazing! As we try to follow these four calls, always remember that what Jesus did on the cross for us was of his own doing. Not ours. We made the mess. He cleaned it up. He did so for us to be united with him. Universality, conviction, compassion, and forgiveness. All for us. All done on the Cross. And don\u2019t forget this is so very important point\u2026the key to heaven is believing in our Lord and Savior. That\u2019s it. The only way. Happy Easter. I love you all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Easter Sunday! It\u2019s here. This is the day that we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. As believers, this is the most important day of the year. We are celebrating Jesus ascending to heaven. Going there to prepare a place for us. Waiting for us. All the while, he\u2019s guiding us on earth. … <\/p>\n