The Long Walk Back

With hearts sad and full of despair,
They walked away from Jerusalem; for the Lord was no longer there.
With hurting, heavy, hearts of Him they spoke.
They shared with the listening stranger their hearts were broke.
As He broke the bread, they could then see,
The nail scared hands, of the One, that was the Bread indeed.
The One that fed multitudes, was alive and well,
They willingly took the long walk back to the others tell.
With hearts filled with wonder, and eyes wide with joy and surprise,
The One they loved was not dead, He is alive!
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The world has a deep hurt…. for many hopes has fled.
Their past is a burden heavy and they are afraid to look ahead.
They walk away from hope and dreams; conditioned to accept defeat and loss.
Then, along comes the answer that died for them on the cross.
He picks them up and places them on the solid ground of faith.
He gives them a word to share with those that wait.
They turn about and turn back to those left behind,
To share the good news as the Father designed.
The long walk back has promise in each step;
God is alive and well and He is not finished with you yet!

Luke 24:33-35
And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven
gathered together, and them that were with them, Saying, The Lord is risen indeed,
and hath appeared to Simon. And they told what things were done in the way,
and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.

What Time is it?

Heavy hearts, awakened very early that day;
Before, the light arrived in its morning display.
They remembered; with eyes opened wide,
The past events, when the Master was alive.
How can it be, that it is now time to attend
To the dead body, of their dear friend.
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What time is it? The modern man now asks on Easter morn.
Are too late for the early service when the sun-rise the sky adorns?
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One …had a heavy heart,
That made sad preparations at the days start.
The other has heart glad….in expectation to see
The stories unfold; that they have committed to memory.
They see by faith the Angel that had appeared.
The wonder, of Jesus; brings them to tears.
He is risen! Their songs fill the air.
The stones been rolled away, and no one is there!
By faith, the sunrise service has brought it near.
The truth of God’s love again reappears.
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What time is it? Is asked again.
As you start the new day revived, and renewed within.
Your Lord has risen; what have you to fear?
It is time to allow your life to show, the time is near.
For His return; when He gathers His loving bride.
When the Father says, “Son, it’s time to draw her to your side”

Acts 1:11
Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye

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     Happy Resurrection Day! It indeed is a day to celebrate!  To many it is a day for Easter egg hunts, chocolate bunnies, and family gatherings… it all is good.  But to celebrate the empty tomb, and Jesus’ great victory over death it is great.  To be able to thank Jesus for His personal victory over our sin debt is greater than words can express.

Celebrate

Great -day! Wondrous revelations understood,
He is risen, He that died on the piece of wood.
The tomb is empty; it holds just the rags that bound.
No other evidence within is found
Sweet joy floods the heart when this miracle is comprehended;
The truth, the battle fought has ended
Taste your victory; your triumph over sin and shame
All accomplished by Jesus name
He has risen! He has risen! Let your voice sing loud and clear,
Loud enough; so that the world, can its message hear.
Clap your hands and dance, rejoice that you can see,
All that your Lord has done for thee.
Let the joy and peace of God flood your soul.
Allow His love to enter and to within you overflow.

Psalms  9:2
I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.

John 16:22
And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.