Easter us upon us; another "first" without my beloved. I am not dreading this holiday, though, because where in the world would we be without Easter? Think of LeRoy's first Easter in heaven! I'm thinking the music and celebration will be far beyond what our finite minds could handle. I am so grateful for a loving Savior.
There's been some chatter lately about the idea that we are all just going to heaven, no matter what. While that's a nice, fuzzy-feeling philosophy, I can't believe Christ's painful sacrifice on the cross is just "symbolic." Can I explain why He would die for MY sins? No. Am I indescribably thankful? Yes. Does the Bible support these last statements? Yes.
I believe that we are indeed accountable for our actions, but whether you say salvation, or personal relationship with Jesus Christ, or any other phrase -- we are doomed without it. Yes, God honors our good works. No, that's not what "saves" us. We are saved by grace.
Perhaps on this Easter morning, we should be calling ourselves "grace-ful" along with grateful.
Have a blessed day, friends, and keep looking up up up!
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