He Did It!

It's hard to believe that it is time to celebrate the Easter Holiday. Time is flying by! It seems it was only a couple of weeks ago that the kids were returning to school from their Christmas break.

Yet here we are on the eve of Good Friday, remembering the sacrifice that Jesus made for all of us. When you think about the events of those final days, that Jesus had to live through, it really makes you consider the reality of our skewed perception of "sacrifice." In our society, there's just not much of that - "sacrifice." It will be required if we are to reach our life's mission.

What might that "sacrifice" look like?
1)Denial - You will have to deny yourself the pleasures to self. What feels good may not be right.
2)Discomfort - It is easy for any of us to settle in what is comfortable.
3)Loss - You will incur some loss in order to gain what is before you.
4)Rejection - People that you think would never walk away, will.
5)Pain - Not the kind that you feel on the surface.
6)Loneliness - You may find yourself in a place where no one else can go.

You may remember that Jesus prayed, "Father if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; Nevertheless...". He was willing to face whatever was necessary to complete the mission. It is difficult for anybody to face the suffering that may be required in a place of sacrifice. I'm glad HE DID IT!