Yesterday (Saturday, 3/31..."Easter Eve"), on our most recent RutnDot roadtrip, I asked Rut to be on the lookout for a “flowered cross” because I wanted to take some pictures of one if possible. I knew that many churches display them in their front lawn in celebration of Easter. I explained that it didn’t have to be any particular kind of church or elaborate display either…just a cross that clearly showed the fact that Jesus Christ died, but even more importantly, LIVES today…for us. Well, as we rode along, I became more and more disappointed because while we did see many crosses along the way, they all either had the black cloth draped over or were plain wood. I totally get it…yesterday wasn’t Easter Sunday, and the flowers usually signify the day He arose. But, then, we had a roadside reminder…out of the blue…no church anywhere in sight. Just a cross…a beautiful floral cross…out in the middle of nothing special. As soon as I saw it (going 60 mph), I started to speak and Rut said…”I know. I saw it, too. I’m looking for a place to turn around.” So, we went back, and I got out and walked into the middle of that field and took my pictures of that beautiful cross from every angle and worshipped my Savior in the process. I have no idea who put that cross out there and so lovingly decorated it, but God used it to speak so clearly to me in that field, y’all. Here’s the deal… God didn’t send His Son to die for certain people who go to certain places. There wasn’t any qualifying criteria for who Jesus came to save. He hung on a cross and bled to death for ALL of us…every single one… even those who don’t know Him yet, and because He LIVES, we Christians will too…for ETERNITY… with Him. I believe it’s our job as Christians to make sure those (and there are many) that haven’t heard of Jesus and what He did on our behalf are told about it. In addition, that flowered cross in the middle of nowhere on a day other than Easter Sunday also reminded me that my Jesus LIVES every…single…day….not just on Easter Sunday. Let’s not lose sight of that, y’all, and let’s tell the world about Him and His Love for us every.single.day. “Victory in Jesus”….that’s what it’s all about, and thank I my God daily that I have it. Until next time,
~D
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AuthorHi! I'm Dot. I refuse to succumb to the "empty nest syndrome"! So, this is my journal.....my photo album.....my attempt to enjoy the next chapter of my life as it unfolds. Welcome to The Roomy Nest! Archives
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