It's Holy Week! The annual observation begins on Sunday (4/1) with Palm Sunday. This entire week we will remember, reflect, mourn, confess, celebrate and renew our hope as we commemorate the week of Jesus' passion before He ascended to heaven. As you move through this week, take time to reflect on the magnitude of what Jesus did for every one of us! Read Paul's hymn to Christ (Philippians 2:5-11) or the Gospel accounts of Passion Week and be reminded the depth to which Jesus went to prove God's love for us.
Easter is unapologetically Christ-centered. There's no confusion like Christmas with efforts to appease and include every single culture or faith tradition. Easter is Easter only because of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. His life and death is a historical fact. His impartation of God's eternal grace through His sacrificial death is a spiritual reality for those who call and claim Jesus as Lord. Salvation is through Him alone (John 14:6). You can't earn it, work for it, or buy it. It's all gift!
So enjoy this week, but while the culture emphasizes bunnies and candy to fill baskets, remember WHO made it Holy, Jesus Christ!
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