Jesus is Risen

He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spoke to you, being yet in Galilee.
Luke 24:6

Thoughts:
The crucifixion reminds us that the precious gift we have received did not come without a very high price. Jesus paid that price that has bridged the gap between us and our Creator. He died a horrible death on the cross and arose the very first Easter morning for the entire world that He has loved so very much from the beginning. He rescued us, forgiving all of our past and restoring hope within our aching hearts. We all lose our way from time to time, and certainly we all fall short of His Glory, yet time and time again we receive compassion and mercy. What great love He has shown to us. We can show Him how thankful we are by allowing Him to live through our lives, and by extending His love, compassion and mercy to all.

Prayer:
We certainly have done nothing to deserve such love. We thank you Jesus for the price you paid, the agony you endured, the humiliation, and the rejection. You did it all for us. You have saved us, rescued us, loved us, and set us free. I give my life to you that it may glorify You. Amen.