A Journey Complete

Today is Easter Sunday and I had the privilege to take the service at church this morning. We thought about how the love Jesus had for each of us compelled Him to go the 'full journey' for us. This journey included much hardship, travelling and eventually led to Jesus being shamed and scorned, bruised, beaten and finally led to death. What had He done to deserve this? .... He had shown love, compassion, healing, care, gentleness, long-suffering and patience; but He also brought wisdom, teaching, help and direction for each of us. Did, Jesus have to die? Yes, to take the penalty for our sin! But the reason we rejoice today is that Jesus, as was predicted, rose from the dead, bringing victory over death and sin. He was see by many hundreds of witnesses in the 40 days before He finally ascended to the His Father. Today, He lives in the hearts of those who will trust in Him and receive the gift of sins forgiven. Jesus completed His journey for you and me. When He walked the road to Emmaus with Cleopas and another disciple, they asked Him in. It was then that their eyes were opened to who Jesus was. Don't let Jesus pass by, ask him in today and let Him open your eyes to the greatest friend you will ever have.