Happy Resurrection Day (Easter) to all of my wonderful readers!
I hope that this weekend, in the midst of the hams, chocolate bunnies, and colorful eggs, that you will remember why this day is really so important.
If it were not for Him rising from the dead, my faith would be entirely in vain. The entire message of the Bible would be worthless, if He did not arise from the grave, just like He said He would.
If you have no idea what I am talking or don’t know why “us Christians” make such a big deal over today, I invite you, no, I urge you, to visit this page and really consider what it says. It’s the most important decision you will ever make. Period.
I leave you with the words to one of my favorite songs of all time. It sums up everything I believe in it’s simple lyrics.
Enjoy the day with your friends and family and remember that He is Risen!
In Christ Alone
Written by Stuart Townend
In Christ alone, my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless Babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live,
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From a life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Could ever pluck me from His hand
Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I stand
(This post was orginally published Easter of 2011)
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Happy Easter! I always get tears in my eyes when I hear this song. It’s just beautiful.
happy resurrection day!
Thanks for the email that’s the best reminder to wake up to ever. I may never meet you but I hope we’re neighbors in heaven.
Happy Easter! That is one of my absolute favourite songs as well. It beautifully lays out the whole story in four gorgeous verses.
Happy Resurrection Day Jill and family! Thank you for always being so bold about your faith. This song is beautiful, and truly sums it all up! May we all be grateful for the life we have and have forever, because of what the Lord has done for us.
He is Risen indeed! Happy Resurrection Day to you all!
boy, if going to that test doesnt WAKE YOU UP……nothing will. thank you. Happy Easter
He is risen indeed!!! Blessings as you celebrate Jesus!!!!
Fantastic post! Love Living Waters and love the Getty’s songs. Happy Easter to your family!
He has risen indeed!
Thank you for posting the words…beautiful song.
What a lovely post! I have enjoyed your blog so much and glad to be part of the NLN with bloggers like you!
Aw, thanks Jessica! Glad to have you as a part of the NLN as well!!
Thank God He is risen! As I spoke to my kids about the real reason we have Easter, I found myself getting choked up. What love is it that someone would die for me, knowing the sins and things I’d do wrong. Such a humbling thing when we pause to think about it. Here’s to spreading His love!
One of the best renditions of this moving and powerful song I’ve heard. Bravo! The words tell that through Him we live now and in the glory world yet to come! Thank you for posting and all your great work through your blog.