Over the past several weeks, we have studied the life of Christ, considering various times and aspects of His life here on earth. I sincerely hope that we have taken the time to be amazed at the life of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Time and time again, he frustrated the leaders of His day and surprised the downcast with His love and concern. ...And that love and concern is still extended to us today. As the hymn declares, “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound...” His grace is AMAZING, and may we never lose sight of that truth! May it always energize us for His service and may He always empower us to spread the Truth of the Gospel!
Though Easter has come and gone, our celebration of Christ’s life continues. Between the resurrection and His ascension into Heaven, Jesus appeared to many people. This week, we take a look at the special messages He had during those 40 days, what our living Savior is doing now, and some of the things he has planned for the future.
It is quite interesting to see what Jesus communicated during those last 40 days with His disciples, and how His instruction progressed as He prepared the disciples for His departure. You might say that those were the ultimate “40 days of purpose.”
Now, as we wait for His return, we are given hope. Though we face tough times now, His children have hope of eternal life. He said that He was going to prepare a place for us, and that He was coming back for us. As another hymn (by James Hill) puts it well, “What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see. And I look upon His face, the one who saved me by His grace. When He takes me by the hand, and leads me through the Promised Land, what a day, glorious day, that will be.”
In His grip,
Pastor Decker
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