PREPARATION FOR EASTER

 

Ever been praised?
He was praised.
Ever been insulted and called names?
He was insulted and told that He drove out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of devils (Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 12, verse 24).
Ever been taken for granted?
He was taken for granted.
Ever been lied about?
He was lied about.

Ever been beaten?
He was beaten to near unconsciousness.
Ever been assaulted?
He was assaulted and stripped naked.
Ever been threatened?
He was threatened and nearly thrown over a cliff for telling the truth - that He is the Son of God.
Ever been spat at or looked down upon?
He was spat at, and laughed at while He hung dying.

Ever been ill and in danger of death?
He was nailed to a cross and died the death of crucifixion.
Ever been tortured?
He was tortured, and had thorns ground into His scalp while those around Him laughed at His suffering.
Ever been imprisoned and interrogated?
He was imprisoned and interrogated.
Born illegitimate and unaccepted by the family whose blood you bear?
He was born of a Virgin who became pregnant out of final wedlock.

Ever been poor?
He was from such a poor family that He was born in a holding place for animals.
Ever had your reputation or feelings sacrificed?
His Life was sacrificed - for us.

He is the Incomparable, the Magnificent, the Beloved
Jesus Christ.

Easter is coming - why not celebrate the Greatest Life ever lived - the Message, Life and Love of the Son of God.