There are three reasons that I feel like God allows me to play music. They are as follows: To completely and passionately glorify Jesus Christ. Secondly, to reach and uplift the Christian brother and sister who sometimes find themselves in desperate need of the love that only He can give. And lastly, to spread the news that there, without a doubt, is a Savior who loves you, and wants to meet you where you are.
That is why Easter is my favorite of all days. As Christians, we celebrate the RISEN Lord, and One who still lives today, interceding for each of us. The crucifixion of God's Son Jesus was something that had to be done because of the sin that we all have. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). This sin within us, that is in need of forgiveness, could only be wiped away through the shedding of His innocent blood. His sacrifice alone made a way, The ONLY Way (John 14:6) for us to have eternal life and to see the Kingdom of Heaven. While we were yet sinners, He died for us. AND on the third day......He Arose, and continues to live today, bridging the gap that was between the Father and us. The gulf that separated us from His being able to look upon us is covered by His Son Jesus, who covers our sin completely.
Easter is such a wonderful day. One could argue that it is THE day of days, and one that should be celebrated more than any other. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important event in human history, and without it, there would be no hope. We really short change ourselves when we celebrate so many other things with greater passion and with greater emphasis than we do the day of Easter. As a Christian, there really is no excuse for a lack of incredible joy and celebration on Easter, and we must guard against the complacency and apathy that occurs in many of us when we regard it as just another day.
What keeps you from having unspeakable joy and thankfulness on this day. What keeps you from celebrating with everything you have, and Sunday morning being greatest celebratory gathering ever with your brothers and sisters? Is it just because you're just used to Easter coming and going like it has every year, as you are just "going through the motions"? Let's hope not. But if so, you can be a beacon of change today, because there is no better time to change it all than now.
This year, a weekly group of guys that I meet with to hold Bible study, are meeting to join in fasting, beginning after supper on Thursday night and going through noon on Friday. Friday morning, we will gather at 9:00 am and spend 3 hours in individual and corporate prayer, then break our fast together with lunch. This should give an opportunity to go deeper into Christ and to even make breakthroughs in our spiritual lives. It may break down some spiritual strongholds in our lives that hold us back from knowing God more deeply or serving Him more effectively. Mostly, it will be a time to listen to God. It will be total devoted time to Him alone, remembering the three days that He changed all of history and all of our lives, now and forevermore.
I am not saying that you have to do what we are doing, and you may have other ways that you honor that weekend. The reason I tell you that story is that it may seem a bit radical, and most of the world would have us to believe that it is way overboard. But is it really? We devote more time to so many things that are far less worthy. I believe that our God deserves it, and if He is truly Lord of our life, these kind of actions should be more common to us than not. Giving daily devotion to the One who gave it all for you, and to the One who wants to give His love to you, should be a natural out flowing of our lives. It sure shouldn't be something that seems out of the ordinary and new to us. If it is, then we need to examine our priorities, and find out just what we really are devoted to. That may seem harsh, but it is of utmost importance.
It says in the book of James, that we may not have tomorrow, and with that truth being known, I may have only one last chance to tell you this. You may have only this day that you are reading this, to truly die to self and give all of yourself away, making Him truly the Lord of your life. If it is, it is in that moment of complete surrender that you will find the true meaning of life. It is in living, not of ourselves, but in living a life of abundance that only comes from accepting and living for the Savior Jesus Christ. Today might be that day for you. If it is, I rejoice with you, and join with you in the journey that is before us.
This Easter, let's make a change. This Easter, let's do something different, and out of the ordinary, showing your Father how much you love Him. This Easter, stand up and shout aloud your true feelings of joy and thankfulness for what He has done. Happy Easter! I hope it is the best celebration ever for you all!
May God pour out His abundant blessings on you all,
T Culler
That is why Easter is my favorite of all days. As Christians, we celebrate the RISEN Lord, and One who still lives today, interceding for each of us. The crucifixion of God's Son Jesus was something that had to be done because of the sin that we all have. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). This sin within us, that is in need of forgiveness, could only be wiped away through the shedding of His innocent blood. His sacrifice alone made a way, The ONLY Way (John 14:6) for us to have eternal life and to see the Kingdom of Heaven. While we were yet sinners, He died for us. AND on the third day......He Arose, and continues to live today, bridging the gap that was between the Father and us. The gulf that separated us from His being able to look upon us is covered by His Son Jesus, who covers our sin completely.
Easter is such a wonderful day. One could argue that it is THE day of days, and one that should be celebrated more than any other. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important event in human history, and without it, there would be no hope. We really short change ourselves when we celebrate so many other things with greater passion and with greater emphasis than we do the day of Easter. As a Christian, there really is no excuse for a lack of incredible joy and celebration on Easter, and we must guard against the complacency and apathy that occurs in many of us when we regard it as just another day.
What keeps you from having unspeakable joy and thankfulness on this day. What keeps you from celebrating with everything you have, and Sunday morning being greatest celebratory gathering ever with your brothers and sisters? Is it just because you're just used to Easter coming and going like it has every year, as you are just "going through the motions"? Let's hope not. But if so, you can be a beacon of change today, because there is no better time to change it all than now.
This year, a weekly group of guys that I meet with to hold Bible study, are meeting to join in fasting, beginning after supper on Thursday night and going through noon on Friday. Friday morning, we will gather at 9:00 am and spend 3 hours in individual and corporate prayer, then break our fast together with lunch. This should give an opportunity to go deeper into Christ and to even make breakthroughs in our spiritual lives. It may break down some spiritual strongholds in our lives that hold us back from knowing God more deeply or serving Him more effectively. Mostly, it will be a time to listen to God. It will be total devoted time to Him alone, remembering the three days that He changed all of history and all of our lives, now and forevermore.
I am not saying that you have to do what we are doing, and you may have other ways that you honor that weekend. The reason I tell you that story is that it may seem a bit radical, and most of the world would have us to believe that it is way overboard. But is it really? We devote more time to so many things that are far less worthy. I believe that our God deserves it, and if He is truly Lord of our life, these kind of actions should be more common to us than not. Giving daily devotion to the One who gave it all for you, and to the One who wants to give His love to you, should be a natural out flowing of our lives. It sure shouldn't be something that seems out of the ordinary and new to us. If it is, then we need to examine our priorities, and find out just what we really are devoted to. That may seem harsh, but it is of utmost importance.
It says in the book of James, that we may not have tomorrow, and with that truth being known, I may have only one last chance to tell you this. You may have only this day that you are reading this, to truly die to self and give all of yourself away, making Him truly the Lord of your life. If it is, it is in that moment of complete surrender that you will find the true meaning of life. It is in living, not of ourselves, but in living a life of abundance that only comes from accepting and living for the Savior Jesus Christ. Today might be that day for you. If it is, I rejoice with you, and join with you in the journey that is before us.
This Easter, let's make a change. This Easter, let's do something different, and out of the ordinary, showing your Father how much you love Him. This Easter, stand up and shout aloud your true feelings of joy and thankfulness for what He has done. Happy Easter! I hope it is the best celebration ever for you all!
May God pour out His abundant blessings on you all,
T Culler
