Holy Week 2010

Holy Week 2010. A week that we as Christians think about the last week of Christs life as he approaches the Crucifixion on that rugged cross.

I have encouraged the Sunday school class that I teach to begin reading at Matthew 21. This is the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and begins his last days. There are many fascinating things and conversations that are recorded from chapter 21 through the end of the book of Matthew. Jesus obviously riding into town on the donkey. Jesus overturning the tables in the temple. Even information on paying taxes and the greatest commandment are all found in the chapters following 21.

Folks, this is our week. Our week to realize that even though life can be hard. Even though life is stressful. Even though some things don't always go the way we want. We have won the war when Christ got up out of the grave and walked out.

Buddha didn't do that. Mohammad didn't do that. John Smith (Mormon) didn't do that. Dali Lama didn't do that. Only JESUS! There is only 1 true God. The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The God of David. Christ the God-Man. God the Father. God the Son. God the Holy Spirit.

I encourage you this week to Stop, Look and Listen:

Stop - Take time to pause for a moment. Its hard. I have a problem slowing down. However, just take a moment to stop.

Look - Take a moment once you have stopped to look around and see the wonderful things that God has spoken into being. See the trees bloom. See the grass begin to green. Rebirth! Isn't that what Christ did for us? An opportunity for rebirth in Christ.

Listen - Take a moment and just listen for God to speak to you. I have a hard time shutting my mouth, but when we do he will speak. When we earnestly desire to hear from him we will hear. Sometimes it is not what we desire, but we hear. This week as you study his Word, just listen.

I hope you have a great Holy Week and Easter. If you have never met my friend, Jesus, just ask. I would like to tell you about him.

God bless!