The Lamb
Revelation 17:14, “These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.”
Greetings! Good morning to all and may today be blessed in every way! The Easter season is upon us and everywhere we see celebrations of colors, flowers, dresses, suits, shoes and bonnets! Though we have passed traditions down through the ages, their meanings have been lost within those symbols of Christ death and resurrection. The Old Testament had sacrifices of the first-born lamb, the symbol of the coming Christ who would eventually give his life as a sacrifice for the world’s sins. A pure, spotless, lamb; just like Christ. There is nothing typically wrong with celebrating traditions as long as you don’t forget the real reason behind the season. The message of the cross is the most powerful. In I Corinthians 1:18, “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” The devil doesn’t want the unsaved to know that Jesus gave His life for them; to cleanse them of their sins and deliver them to heaven instead of hell! We must remember to celebrate the stone was rolled away, Jesus rose again; defeating death, the grave, the devil! He endured suffering just for each of us so we would one day join Him in heaven! So, this season as you and your family adorn yourselves, head to worship service; take time to show thanks to God for the greatest gift ever given! Show true appreciation for the resurrected Christ who gave that great gift just for you! The season truly is about the Lamb!
Scriptures:
Read: Isaiah 53:3-11, John 1:29,36, I Peter 1:18-19, Isaiah 53:7, Revelation 13:8, I Corinthians 5:7, Revelation 12:11, Revelation 5:12, Revelation 22:3, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 7:17, Acts 8:32, Revelation 21:27, Revelation 17:14, Isaiah 9:6
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come now humbly celebrating the death and resurrection of your son. Thank you, Father, for granting us grace and mercy. Thank you, Lord, for giving the greatest gift so that we would not have to suffer the same fate as your son. Lord please help us to celebrate you first and then traditions. Help us Lord to pass down the true meaning of Easter to our families so they too can celebrate you from now until forever. Amen.