This is the day. The epitome of our faith. If we didn't have today we would be like every other religion. Because of today we grieve but it is not a hopeless grief. I do not need to wonder where Blaine is or what happened to him when his heart stopped. Because of today I know. Because of today I will hold him and love him and hear him call me Momma.
He is risen, He is risen!!
Abby and I were talking about Heaven today and what we think is being done up there to prepare for our arrival. We both agreed that Blaine must be very skilled at something. Maybe he's a great painter or carpenter or landscaper. That's why he was needed so soon, why he didn't have time for an earthly stopover. Abby says he's probably getting the pool ready at our house!
So Happy Resurrection Day to all of you. Even though your babies are not in your arms I hope you take comfort in knowing that they will be one day.
From Jesus' Burial by Max Lucado
But then, Sunday arrives. And with Sunday comes light—a light within the tomb. A bright light? A soft light? Flashing? Hovering? We don’t know. But there was a light. For he is the light. And with the light came life. Just as the darkness was banished, now the decay is reversed. Heaven blows and Jesus breathes. His chest expands. Waxy lips open. Wooden fingers lift. Heart valves swish and hinged joints bend.
And, as we envision the moment, we stand in awe.
We stand in awe not just because of what we see, but because of what we know… We know that when Jesus was raised from the dead it was a signal of the end of death-as-the-end. Never again will death have the last word. When Jesus died, he took sin down with him, but alive he brings God down to us” (Rom. 6:5–9 MSG).
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I thought about that today too. It makes me sad for those who don't believe and that they will one day be reunited with their children. It makes it so much more bearable. Happy Easter to you Elaine!
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