THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

Many people, all around the world, are looking to embark on some kind of adventure in the next few days.

Some such adventures include travelling to the coast, interstate, overseas, visiting relatives, having work time off, partying, and - of course - taking part in religious activities. For many, it will be about the adventure of an Easter Egg Hunt, catching the Easter bunny & devouring as much chocolate as they can.

While I understand that everyone has different tastes, (excuse the pun), the problem, I have, is that I no longer find excitement in the bunny, nor the chocolate, nor the fish, nor the silliness of what most portray the reason for the season to be. Okay, so I still find a little excitement in having time off work to spend with my family. But ultimately, for me, the real reason to celebrate, lies in living a life that sanctifies this as a Holy week, set apart to commemorate Jesus Christ crucified…and risen AGAIN!

And I was only able to come to such a realisation after acknowledging that, while all of those other things provided momentary highs, after they were over, they left me feeling empty and wanting something more. I could only find genuine fulfillment when I agreed to go on a REAL adventure.

Jesus Christ crucified was a terrifying adventure. But His willingness to pay for all of humanity's freedom, deliverance and salvation provided an exciting road that leads to Life – and Life more abundantly. In John 3:16 we read; “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” It's by His precious blood that was shed on Calvary’s Cross that we can be delivered from all darkness. Jesus conquered the grave, defeated death, the devil, and his demons, so that we could embark on the adventure of a lifetime – for all eternity! This season marks the VICTORY by Jesus Christ so that we can all be victorious, overcomers in this world. This next week I will be commemorating my Saviour’s provision for His unmerited amazing Grace, His love for all humanity, Romans 5:8 “in that while we were yet still sinners, Christ died for us”. BUT He Rose Again!! And He lives forevermore! Thank you, GOD, for providing for us, for paying the price for our sins, so that we could receive forgiveness and be redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb. Because it is Your will that “non should perish, but all could receive everlasting life”, for all those who ask for forgiveness, can have the adventure of their lives – and still be safe...

This is the perfect season for a new adventure: Open your heart and allow the love of God to come into your heart. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” Revelation 3:20. I dare you to honestly examine yourself. I challenge you to confess ALL of your unrighteousness. I implore you to let Him cleanse you from within; to turn from the road of destruction and give Jesus Christ His rightful place in your heart. It is written that, “if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” 1John 1:9 . He paid the price so that we all can be justified – “just-as-if” we had never sinned, in the first place – and be born again, and be safe, sheltering in His hands, while experiencing the greatest adventure of all time! And be given the gift of eternal life. And make heaven our home. Come on, I dare you: Will you admit to Him your wrong doings? Will you turn away from your sin? Will you accept Jesus into your heart as Lord and Saviour? What road do you want to follow? The road to Heaven or the road to Hell? In Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gist of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”. This season, are you willing to discover a valid reason to celebrate? Our Lord Jesus waits for you! Go ahead…ask Him...Give Jesus the commemoration He deserves. He loves you and me… In John 3:16 we read; “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, His unfailing love shall never be shaken…” He is Love, everlasting. He is righteousness, peace and joy, for all eternity. Why wouldn’t you want to receive all He is and all He has for you? He “owns the cattle on a thousand hills”. He promises that, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor has entered into the hearts of Man the things that God has prepared for those who love Him”; that “from everlasting to everlasting, [He] is God”; “the Alpha and Omega; the beginning and the end”; “the Author and Finisher” of ALL life - including yours! It’s time for a brand, new adventure. I promise you it will be the adventure of a lifetime! His call for people; Jesus said. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” Revelation 3:20 2 Corinthians 6:2:“Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” The Lord Jesus Christ, invites you & I to turn away from all unrighteousness, away from incorrectly celebrating the season. He invites us to confess Him as saviour & Lord. To ask Him in to our hearts, to cleansed us from within. He is the reason for the season.! – and there is no other name by which anyone can enter into the kingdom of heaven But by His name JESUS. Turn to Him this season and experience His never ending love (Agape – Love). Make this Easter a meaningful time to truly celebrate in His love, His mercy and His Grace. Ponder on this message and consider the following prayer:

Dear God, I know that I am a sinner. I want to turn from my sins, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your son. I believe HE died for my sins and that You raised Him to life. I want Him to come into my heart and to take control of my life. I want to trust Jesus as my Saviour and follow Him as my Lord from this day forward. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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