Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4
Easter is just the best. I am not a big “holiday” person; Christmas is good and Thanksgiving is probably my favorite, but holidays are just a little to Hallmark-pushy for me. I prefer to enjoy each day rather than just the ones when all the stores are closed. Easter IS special though. It is the holiday that separates Jesus Christ from the rest.
Today He rose from the dead!
Not only do we have a martyr that died for us, we have a reason to praise (Sunday has come!).
Easter marks new life; Jesus’ new life, our new life in Him, as well as the new life of the season. Spring is upon us here in Hattiesburg (sorry to make everyone in the north jealous, but it is nice). Things have turned green, are budding and sprouting (see photos of Mr. Halloway’s garden; those are little peach trees and rows of potatoes). The birds and the bees are excited too. The house we are working on has a little wasp problem. They have been building their own little subdivision in the porch ceiling. With new developments showing up daily we really have to keep them up to date on our zoning laws. One day we were eating lunch out on the porch and we noticed a giant bumble bee. It was hovering a few feet out from the porch at about eye level. When a wasp got near the house the bumble bee would zoom over and attack. It was a little hard to see what exactly he/she did but the wasps flew away. The bumble bee would shoot across the street to Mr. Halloway’s house and do some counter strikes then come back to its position in front of us. It was a good show and we loved it because the bee was keeping the wasps away from the house. We don’t know why it was so aggressive but it never took a rest. We think maybe the bee has a nest going in the bush out front.
Cardinals and blue jays have been swooping in and out, chasing each other and singing. We even saw a woodpecker knocking on the telephone pole. I have been reading Little Flowers of Francis of Assisi and the last chapter had a wonderful story of Francis traveling along a road and coming upon a group of birds on the ground. He began to preach to the birds and more flew down from the nearby trees to listen. Francis explained how blessed the birds were; their species had been preserved, they had the freedom to fly anywhere, and God had provided for their every need (food/water/trees for nesting/new clothes). Then he explained how the birdies should be on guard against the sin of ingratitude and should constantly praise their creator. After the sermon the birds spread their little wings, bowed their beaks to the ground, and took off singing to the heavens.
We, in the same way, need to be constantly praising our creator and savior. Easter is the perfect reminder for us. Spring is beautiful and each flower should trigger songs from our heart to the one who made the earth. The thought of Christ’s resurrection should easily prompt worship.
One more thing to remember: He prophesied His death and renewal and was 100% correct; we should trust and obey everything He foretold. (He will be back!!)
“You ask me how I know He lives, He lives within my heart.”
(A line from my favorite Easter hymn)
Peace and Love on this very great day,
Jordan and Jess
Today He rose from the dead!
Not only do we have a martyr that died for us, we have a reason to praise (Sunday has come!).
Easter marks new life; Jesus’ new life, our new life in Him, as well as the new life of the season. Spring is upon us here in Hattiesburg (sorry to make everyone in the north jealous, but it is nice). Things have turned green, are budding and sprouting (see photos of Mr. Halloway’s garden; those are little peach trees and rows of potatoes). The birds and the bees are excited too. The house we are working on has a little wasp problem. They have been building their own little subdivision in the porch ceiling. With new developments showing up daily we really have to keep them up to date on our zoning laws. One day we were eating lunch out on the porch and we noticed a giant bumble bee. It was hovering a few feet out from the porch at about eye level. When a wasp got near the house the bumble bee would zoom over and attack. It was a little hard to see what exactly he/she did but the wasps flew away. The bumble bee would shoot across the street to Mr. Halloway’s house and do some counter strikes then come back to its position in front of us. It was a good show and we loved it because the bee was keeping the wasps away from the house. We don’t know why it was so aggressive but it never took a rest. We think maybe the bee has a nest going in the bush out front.
Cardinals and blue jays have been swooping in and out, chasing each other and singing. We even saw a woodpecker knocking on the telephone pole. I have been reading Little Flowers of Francis of Assisi and the last chapter had a wonderful story of Francis traveling along a road and coming upon a group of birds on the ground. He began to preach to the birds and more flew down from the nearby trees to listen. Francis explained how blessed the birds were; their species had been preserved, they had the freedom to fly anywhere, and God had provided for their every need (food/water/trees for nesting/new clothes). Then he explained how the birdies should be on guard against the sin of ingratitude and should constantly praise their creator. After the sermon the birds spread their little wings, bowed their beaks to the ground, and took off singing to the heavens.We, in the same way, need to be constantly praising our creator and savior. Easter is the perfect reminder for us. Spring is beautiful and each flower should trigger songs from our heart to the one who made the earth. The thought of Christ’s resurrection should easily prompt worship.
One more thing to remember: He prophesied His death and renewal and was 100% correct; we should trust and obey everything He foretold. (He will be back!!)
“You ask me how I know He lives, He lives within my heart.”
(A line from my favorite Easter hymn)
Peace and Love on this very great day,
Jordan and Jess
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