I wonder what Jesus was doing on this day…so close to His crucifixion, and I wonder if He knew.  His last supper was fast approaching and His disciples are walking close, maybe closer than usual.  And what about Judas…had he already decided in his heart that he would betray Him?  If only he had asked for forgiveness, Jesus would’ve given it to him.

Just like Judas, we all betray Him in our own way.  And we are immediately forgiven when we ask.  Jesus was broken and poured out for us.  Do you really understand what that means?  He bore our cross—our jealousy, our gossip, our addictions and our rebelliousness.  He was crucified with any sin that we would or have committed.  And so we are free!  How amazing is that?  And His love for us is unending and He looks forward to us being with Him forever.

So today, we thank Him for the Cross.  We thank Him for His blood that washed away our sins.  We thank Him for His body, broken so that we will walk in freedom.  And we rejoice together for the empty tomb, for because of that, we are forever full of joy unending, and a life that is full!  So as you listen to the words of this song, let it sink in that the Sacrifice was given for you—yes, you.  Even if you were the only one, He would have died for you.

Let us pray:  Dear God, thank You for today.  Thank You for knowing us so well that You know our every move and You know our heart and You love us in spite of ourselves.  You are our Joy, Father, and we praise You and we love You!  And for Your ultimate sacrifice by sending Your only Son, so that we may have life. So as we walk into this week, help us to remember the real reason.  That it’s not the colored eggs, but that we will live forever with You.  In Your Kingdom, we will reside.  In Jesus’ precious Name, amen!