[This reflection by Chris Ginter was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 09/Apr/2023]
All kinds of everything reminds me of you.
Do you remember that song by Dana? She sings about every aspect of life rejoicing in it all. Philippians chapter 4:4 says, “rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice”. Be anxious for nothing but in everything let your requests be made known unto God.
When everything around us seems to be collapsing we have a choice to make, we can either go on a downward spiral or, we can believe we are seated in Heavenly Places in Christ Jesus, Ephesians 2 v 6. For by grace we have been saved through faith.
Just as a small child looks forward to the Easter Bunny coming to bring special treats at Easter, so we look forward to rejoicing again this Easter time to remember what Jesus did on the cross, and how much this affects every single aspect of our daily lives.
Let us remember what Paul says, let us do all things without complaining. So let us rejoice together this Easter day, forgetting what’s behind us, reaching forward to those things which are ahead.
Hebrews Chapter 12 v 2 – Let us look unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.
Happy Easter all, let us be ready to give a word of hope in season to those who are weary.
Every blessing, Chris Ginter
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