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HAPPY TUESDAY!

Easter was a special time for me, but also for all mankind, because we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I'm sure, those of you who attended Church service on Sunday heard the story of Jesus being buried in a tomb, after His crucifixion (Good Friday), but on the third day He was resurrected (Easter). Over next new few days after His resurrection, He visited some people [in the Spirit], to prove that He was alive and well, and to bid His farewells. I challenge you, over the next couple of days, to tap into the Christ inside of you. He's with you everyday, so you don't have to celebrate Him on Easter only, but celebrate Him each day. Enjoy the remainder of your day, and be blessed family!

Today's scriptures are about Jesus our mediator. Who better to intercede for us, than Jesus? He was born, and grew up, the same way we were, so that He could learn first hand the life of a human being. He went through learning how to walk and talk, through puberty, and through being a young adult. He lived with such grace and poise, that His life gives us something more than just Salvation. Jesus is often referred to as the "High Priest", because He's able to talk to God on our behalf, and He's made the ultimate sacrifice for us. Before Christ, the High Priests performed the sacrifice ceremonies, and prayed to God for others, to help them be forgiven for their sins. However, they themselves were sinners, so they had limits, but were still considered the "holiest human beings". After Jesus' resurrection we're made Holy, because we accepted Him as Lord and Savior. His blood washes us, so no other blood sacrifice is necessary. It's written: Such a high priest meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever. (Hebrews 7:26-28 NIV) Jesus is the Highest of the High Priest, and we can now go to God whenever, and for whatever, in Jesus' Name, and our every prayer will be answered. We're blessed to have Him on our side. He's helping us along the way, and before He ascended into Heaven, He sent His Holy Spirit to help keep us on the right path. When we live for God, and depend on Christ for everything, we have nothing else to worry about. There are still numerous people who don't believe that Jesus is the only way to God. If you’re one of those people, I urge you to reconsider, because without Jesus you have nothing. He gives life, peace, joy, happiness, and so much more. It’s written that we should fear God because He is a God of right and wrong, laws, and rules, but He's also a God of love. He says we reap what we sow, but He's quick to forgive, when we obey His commands. The good news is, that Jesus paid our sin debt in full, and has become our permanent blood sacrifice. Life happens, and God understands that, hence the reason He sacrificed His only Son for us. He also loves us unconditionally, and wants nothing more than to spend all of eternity with us. I know for some, Christianity is hard to understand, and Jesus is someone we wish for, but aren't really sure of. What are we really sure of? None of us have had the privilege to see Jesus face to face, but there are many people who have. Logic tells us that some things that we've read in the Holy Bible are impossible, but truth is, God had doesn’t make mistakes, and through Him all things are possible. We walk with Jesus everyday, and some can, without a doubt, feel His presence. This is why our Faith in Him means so much, and comes with great rewards. Jesus is the one who talks to God and asks Him to give you another chance, after you've committed that same sin for the hundredth time. He's the one who encourages God to bless you with that gift you've asked for over and over again, even though you don’t deserve it. He's the one who thought you were so loveable, that He gave up His own life for you. These are priceless gifts, and they're offered to each and every living soul. Don't ever forget that. Don't ever think that it's not available to you, because of your past, or current situation. I can testify to the reality of Jesus Christ, because He's walking with me [and you] everyday. If you want to walk with Him, start off by praying and asking Him to come into your life as Lord and Savior, confess your sins, and ask for forgiveness. Thanks to our intercessor Jesus Christ, we don’t have to wait for months or years, or rely on another human being to give a sacrifice for us, because that job has been completed once and for all. Enjoy the gift of unconditional love and peace, because no one can ever take that away from you. My favorite verse today is: There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. (1 Timothy 2:5)

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