The Stone Was Rolled Away

This week has been a remembrance of what Jesus stands for in our lives. As we sit back and reflect upon the unthinkable action he took for us, I hope that we remember what it means to be a believer and a follower of Christ. God has made it clear to me that my life is to be used as a reflection of Christ. What does that mean to me? What does that mean to you? Does it mean we are to be perfect? No. We are not perfect, but a product of perfect love. Does that mean that we hang on a cross? Not necessarily. But it does mean to die. Die?!!!?!!!? What does it mean to die? To me, it is literal, but also figurative. To die to OUR dreams, to die to OUR desires. To serve others and not expect to be served.

Matt 20: 28 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to served.

When we discover that, it brings true freedom. It is hard sometimes, especially when the person or people you are to serve are enemies. But I think that this will truly bring change to the World, the Church, and all humanity. If we could all live in the harmony and peace that God wants us to, there would be an end to poverty, broken homes, broken bones, and blood shed.

Mark 8:35 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and the sake of the Good news, you will save it.

It is plain and simple. This World offers us what? A better house, a better car, a better job, a better way. But this is only temporary. Eventually, the house is going to fall down, the car is going to blow up, and the job is going to disappear. But God is eternal, infinite, and everlasting. There is NO end to His beauty. There is NO end to His Grace. There is NO end to His love!! Take up your cross and lose your life. Forget about the fame, the notarioty, the fortune, the Stuff. Serve others, teach about the Gospel, fill the needs in your community, create a community. Stand up against consumerism! Stand up against racism, predudice, hate, oppresion, and sexual imorality! Rise up oh people Rise. Let the nations say Our King Has Risen!!! The Stone Was Rolled Away!!!!!!

Peace
Benjammin ><>