This morning my little living room is wall-to-wall grandkids. Yesterday they joined us at noon and we had a sleepover with all three of the littles. It’s been a busy and loving time!
So, while everyone is still sleeping, I will be sharing a blog I wrote a few years back.
“I serve a risen Saviour, He’s in the world today. I know that He is living, whatever men may say. I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer and just the time I need Him, He’s always near.
He lives, He lives! Christ Jesus lives today. He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. He lives, He lives, Salvation to impart. You ask me how I know He lives, He lives within my heart!”
“Suddenly two men in shining white clothes stood beside them. 5 The women were afraid and bowed to the ground. But the men said, “Why are you looking in the place of the dead for someone who is alive? 6 Jesus isn’t here! He has been raised from death. Remember that while he was still in Galilee, he told you,” Luke 24:4-6 CEV
Some of the old hymns say it best – I love my risen Saviour!
Easter hymns about a risen Savior have been sung through the ages. Stories that focus on the resurrection have become legends. In the South where the dogwoods grow this legend is told to those who come to the area.
“Legend of the Dogwood ~ Unknown
In Jesus’ time, the dogwood grew
To a stately size and a lovely hue.
‘Twas strong and firm, its branches interwoven.
For the cross of Christ its timbers were chosen.
Seeing the distress at this use of their wood
Christ made a promise which still holds good:
“Never again shall the dogwood grow
Large enough to be used so.
Slender and twisted, it shall be
With blossoms like the cross for all to see.
As blood stains the petals marked in brown,
The blossom’s center wears a thorny crown.
All who see it will remember Me
Crucified on a cross from the dogwood tree.
Cherished and protected, this tree shall be
A reminder to all of My agony.”
We all have our story to tell, the story of how Christ has impacted our lives. Make it a living story that honors Him!