Easter - Ho Hum or Wholly Marvelous?
Posted on March 17, 2010 by Pastor Tom
So Easter weekend is just over 2 weeks away. Will it be just another Long weekend and time with some family? Not that time with family is unimportant. But Easter is really about the cross and resurrection.
Our attitude to Easter weekend might serve as a good barometer to our heart for God right now. I love how Jonathan Edwards put it over 200 years ago – “That religion which God requires, and will accept, does not consist in weak, dull and lifeless wishes, raising us but a little above a state of indifference. God, in His Word, greatly insists upon it, that we be in good earnest, “fervent in spirit,” and our hearts vigorously engaged in religion.” (By religion, Edwards does not mean ‘go to church’ or ‘engage in religious activities’ but have a passionate heart for God!).
So when we think about Easter is our heart raised but a little above a state of indifference (Ho Hum) or is it fervent in spirit – Romans 12:11 (Wholly Marvelous)?
The washing of feet; the last supper; Father, if it is possible, take this cup from me; but not my will, may yours be done; the betrayal; the arrest; the trial; the abuse; the rejection by the crowd; the way of the cross; the crucifixion; forgiving those who crucified Him and one thief on the cross; the wrath of God we deserved poured out on Him; IT IS FINISHED!
His death, his burial, Sunday morning, The empty tomb; the angels; He is not here!; He lives now and forever.
All for you and me! Wholly Marvelous!
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