What a wonderful day! Easter was incredible....time with family and friends, egg hunt, dressing up and pictures, watching the Masters golf tournament (big golf fan here). But the best thing I experienced all day was watching a grown man raise his hand to say, "I accepted Jesus' gift of eternal life!" I was there when his life was transformed. That's amazing!
When did that happen for you? Remember when you realized you needed God's forgiveness? When you realized Jesus died for you!
Yesterday, Dee Harryman, one of our Kids Safari large group teachers gave a great illustration to our preschool/kindergarten group. Each child received an egg with three things inside: a picture of a heart, a picture of Jesus, and a ticket. She weaved the three together by sharing the Easter story. Jesus died and lives to save us from our sin and give us eternal life. We receive His gift by inviting him into our heart. As a result, Jesus gives us a life worth living and admission to His heaven. It is something to see a child's face light up as they realize Jesus did all this for them. Interestingly, many of them have gone home to tell others this great story. We should take note!
As time goes by we can have a tendency to tuck away our first experience with Jesus. The initial awe of meeting Christ is stored in the recesses of our mind. It's time to recall that experience and share it with others. If you have accepted Jesus as Savior, you've been commissioned to tell others. This week take some time and recall when you're spirit was awakened to the good news of Jesus. Where were you? Who were you with? What impact has this good news made in your life?
Consider writing a letter to God. Thank Him for revealing Himself to you! Tell Him what He has brought to your life and how knowing Him personally has transformed you. Read your letter to your family. Talk about how important it is to share your story with others. Encourage your family to consider someone they might know who needs to hear this good news.
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