Happy Easter! Hope you all had a joyous day. If you put aside the bunnies, candy, and egg hunts, you are left with the real meaning of Easter: the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ! This day has given my life hope and meaning. His perfect life has shown me the path to a satisfying and God glorifying life. His painful death has given me a new life where I am free of my sin. His resurrection gives me hope of an eternal life with my Father and his holy Son. I can boast in my life with Jesus because his wounds have paid my ransom. My thoughts on Easter can be summed up in this powerful, amazing song called “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” by Stuart Townend.
How deep the Father’s love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom