What If?

As we approach Resurrection Morning (Easter) we should take a minute to ask ourselves what if? What if the tomb had not been empty? What if when that morning dawned, Jesus had not risen? What would have happened to the disciples? Would they have been surprised? Would they have been disappointed, or would it have been just another ordinary Sunday morning?
Jesus told his disciples that he was going away to prepare a place for them. He told the high priests that He was the Son of God. He told his disciples that he was going to die and that on the third day he would rise, but had they really believed him?
If the tomb had not been empty, there would have been no hope for us. If the tomb had not been empty, Jesus would have been a liar, and all his ministry would have been for nothing. If the tomb had not been empty, the devil would have won, and you and I would be lost forever.
Aren't you glad that on that resurrection morning over 2000 years ago when the women took their spices to the tomb to anoint the body of their crucified saviour, He wasn't there. Praise God He had Risen, for them and for us.
I live, I live, because He is risen. I live, I live, to worship Him!
Thank you Jesus, Thank you Jesus. Because you're alive, because you're alive. Because you're alive, I live!!!!!!

FOCUS 40

Day 27, how are you doing so far? What has God spoken to you about as you have committed yourself to fasting and prayer? Take this time to get as close to Him as possible. Learn to listen to His still small voice as He gives you divine wisdom. God bless you as you make your way to day 40. Looking forward to great miracles!

Fresh Start

As the new year quickly approaches many of us are preparing to start the new year "right." We want to drop old habits, start new programs, make much needed changes to our lives. We were reminded on Sunday that if we want to do it right we must prepare for our 'fresh start.' It won't work without some preparation. Paul tells us in Philippians 3:12-14 that we must forget the past. Those things which hold us back. Those things which keep us from moving forward. We must also look forward. We must embrace the future with excitement. We must not allow fear of the unknown to keep us from moving in the right direction.Let's get ready for our fresh start in 2011.

God bless you!