Many years ago, a famous and well-respected gentleman lived a life totally committed to the service of others. He left a legacy that has continued to this very day. He wanted to be born so that He could make a difference in this world. He desired to be open to all who would listen to Him, and He performed many miraculous deeds that were questioned by the local politicians. Even His followers had moments of doubt about His mission among the people. However, He gave them an example that is unpreceded to this very day. He gave His life for others in order to show what LOVE really is: selfless, generous, humble, patient, kind, forgiving, courageous, and untiring. His words of wisdom when He was nailed to a Cross on a lonesome hillside speaks volumes to this very day.
"Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing."
"I tell you this: today you shall be with me in Paradise."
"Woman, this is your son. Son, this is your Mother."
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
"I thirst."
"It is accomplished. It is ACHIEVED."
"Father, into your hands I commit my spirit."
With these seven last words of wisdom, Jesus Christ who lived for thirty-three years on this earth died and was buried in a borrowed tomb. He made His mark on this earth and He fulfilled His mission of redeeming ALL SOULS to God, His Father and OUR FATHER. When He rose from the dead on the first Easter Morning, His words to His followers were: "Why are you weeping?" "Go to my brothers, and tell them that I AM now ascending to my Father and your Father, my God and your God." And His most profound words of wisdom to His eleven followers (Apostles) after His resurrection were: "PEACE BE WITH YOU."
Today, we are all wondering how we can have PEACE in our lifetime. Peace is not the absence of war, but Peace is the union with the God of the Universe now and in eternity. However, this all comes with a price...A CROSS! In our climb up and down the Ladder of Achievement, we will all encounter disappointments, discouragements, abandonments, frustrations, alienations, and failures. What we do as human beings is to dust ourselves off, get off the ground, and try all over again. With the wisdom of our Divine Messiah who continues to live in each one of us, we are encouraged to be open to receive Him and His many brothers and sisters in our lives. He requests that we LOVE one another as HE LOVED US!
HAVE A HOLY AND HAPPY EASTER, 2009! HE IS RISEN, WE ARE ALLELUIA PEOPLE! JESUS CHRIST IS THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA OF ALL SUCCESSES.
"Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing."
"I tell you this: today you shall be with me in Paradise."
"Woman, this is your son. Son, this is your Mother."
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
"I thirst."
"It is accomplished. It is ACHIEVED."
"Father, into your hands I commit my spirit."
With these seven last words of wisdom, Jesus Christ who lived for thirty-three years on this earth died and was buried in a borrowed tomb. He made His mark on this earth and He fulfilled His mission of redeeming ALL SOULS to God, His Father and OUR FATHER. When He rose from the dead on the first Easter Morning, His words to His followers were: "Why are you weeping?" "Go to my brothers, and tell them that I AM now ascending to my Father and your Father, my God and your God." And His most profound words of wisdom to His eleven followers (Apostles) after His resurrection were: "PEACE BE WITH YOU."
Today, we are all wondering how we can have PEACE in our lifetime. Peace is not the absence of war, but Peace is the union with the God of the Universe now and in eternity. However, this all comes with a price...A CROSS! In our climb up and down the Ladder of Achievement, we will all encounter disappointments, discouragements, abandonments, frustrations, alienations, and failures. What we do as human beings is to dust ourselves off, get off the ground, and try all over again. With the wisdom of our Divine Messiah who continues to live in each one of us, we are encouraged to be open to receive Him and His many brothers and sisters in our lives. He requests that we LOVE one another as HE LOVED US!
HAVE A HOLY AND HAPPY EASTER, 2009! HE IS RISEN, WE ARE ALLELUIA PEOPLE! JESUS CHRIST IS THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA OF ALL SUCCESSES.
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