The cruel reality of Easter begins as Christ is crucified on the cross. By mid-afternoon He will be dead. (I choke up just writing this). I know what happens, but good grief, what a price to pay! And, it was done for you and me. How does one wrap their minds around such astounding truth?!

Yesterday I had written about letting people know their value to God as the reason for Christ’s death and resurrection. This did take place during the day, but the one time it stood out the most was last night at Celebrate Recovery. There were two young men who were first-timers. I was the one who met with them during the small group time to acquaint them with the full ministry of CR. In so doing, the opportunity was there to express God’s love for them regardless of their past and very recent present. Christ’s sacrifice displaying His astounding love is what He wants them to now know. The one young man just teared up and said, “This is just what I’ve needed!” Both men are just now breaking free from bondages that they never want to return to. They have young relationships too which they want to honor God in.

There is nothing like seeing the tender work of Jesus first hand. His redeeming love always displays a humble gratitude that only takes place when Jesus is present and His Holy Spirit is doing His cleansing. How grateful I am to get to be a witness of this Glorious Work Christ did on the Cross for each one of us!