See You at Sunrise
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead," I Peter 1:3
Years ago our little church family would gather on Easter mornings at sunrise to remember Jesus’ resurrection. We watched, prayed, and sang a few hymns near the old sheep barn on my brother-in-law and sister’s farm.
Sheep gathered together near sheep; both waiting on a shepherd.
The sun crept over the horizon.
“He is risen!”
“He is risen indeed!”
We would wind our way back down the long road to church in the valley. Yummy pancakes were served followed by sweet fellowship and Easter church services.
Someday, perhaps soon, we will say, “He has returned!” “He has returned, indeed!”
I hope you experienced the joy of Easter this past weekend. We have a Great Shepherd who willingly gave his life for me and for you. The cost to enter his pasture? Just accept the free gift of salvation from sin offered to us through Jesus Christ. He is the "Great Shepherd of the Sheep".
Here is an Easter devotional from Our Daily Bread. Why not continue our joy of Easter one more day? Click below, and who knows; maybe next year, I'll see you at sunrise:
