Good Friday

Today represents the day our Lord died for us. It is beyond imagination what He did for me - to suffer all the indignities of my sins, the beatings, the insults, the separation from His Father when He bore my sin. Tonight there was a full moon, gloriously golden orange (my favorite), early in the evening. We have all heard stories about the man in the moon. Well, I have a different version tonight. When I looked at the beautiful full moon, it was almost as if God was saying I did it for you - I'm here for you - I love you...

Surrender...

I've been thinking about how Jesus surrendered to the will of His Father and went to the cross for you and me. He went there just because of you and me. Just because we exist - not that we did anything outstanding - just because He loves us. I can't imagine the kind of love He has for me - I can't imagine sacrificing one of my kids or grandbabies so that the world could have eternal life. I would like to think I would sacrifice myself for those I love. I can't imagine or understand how Jesus willingly laid on the cross for those who hailed Him and then hurled insults, for those who beat Him, for sinners like me who hurt Him. I want to surrender to the feelings of what Jesus endured for me. I want to surrender to the knowledge that He died for me. I want to totally surrender to LIVE for HIM. I want to surrender to working until He comes again. If you don't know Him, surrender now.

Back among the "living..."

Can't remember the last time I had the flu. It was a doozy. Glad to be back among the "living" and able to go to church tonight. I miss it so when I can't go. The week just isn't the same. Wasn't today a beautiful day - God sure knows how to remind us of His awesomeness.

Got the flu?

Got the flu - I think it should be "the flu got me!" That's what's happening.