THE CUP OF ABUNDANT GRACE FOR YOUR RENEWAL THIS EASTER
THE CUP OF ABUNDANT GRACE FOR YOUR RENEWAL THIS EASTER
3rd to 7th APRIL 2021
“And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power – 1 Corinthians 6:14
The history of Christ’s death on the cross and his resurrection, three days later is the central drama of Christianity. This “drama” is also the best revelation of God’s presence in human suffering before the break of glorious dawn according to God’s plan. The last days of Jesus Christ, his suffering and crucifixion was the most harrowing period in the Apostles’ lives. The darkness upon the earth, especially during the last three days heralding the Lord’s resurrection was unprecedented in humanity’s history; It was the darkest and the longest night ever experienced by the Apostles. Most Christian denominations and other faith groups observe EASTER as a celebration to observe the death and resurrection of the Lord. Therefore, from today, as we await the Spirit of Christ to resurrect in our hearts, I must greet you, HAPPY EASTER, beloved!
There is no doubt that Easter’s meaning is lost on so many of us; So, we do not like to celebrate Easter. But our beliefs do not stop the heavenly order regarding the plan of God for humanity on this auspicious moment when the heavens are opened, and the grace of God moves in its magnificence across the entire creation in and out of humanity, bringing everything that is sick or dead, back to life! The Eternal Word of God – Jesus Christ, who also is the spirit of God that created ALL things, IS AT WORK RIGHT NOW, rebuilding and holding the world together in peace and harmony, according to His divine purpose. The Eternal Word of God is risen and overflowing your hearts and spirit this moment. The cup of His grace is poured forth this moment upon the whole world for healing, mercy, Light, Life and Love.
The bible teaches that Jesus overcame the circles of life and fate by conquering death and suffering, not just for himself but also for the whole world. This is the greatest plan of God for humanity, especially for those who believe that they shall not die and that even if they die, they shall live again. Therefore, in Christ, there is no death anymore, only life eternal, Life in perpetuity! (1 Peter 3:18-20; John 11:25; Romans 10:5-10; Ephesians 4:7-10, John 19:30; Matthew 12:38-41)
God plans to make us like Jesus Christ. Therefore, God is at work during this season, changing lives and regenerating souls. He does this in a mystery. Therefore, on this occasion of the Spring Equinox, when nature comes alive again, the church also celebrates Easter. Why? Because this is the period of the year when the heavens are opened, and the Lord God of the universe pours forth unto the world, His Cup of abundant Grace, to resurrect all the dead aspects of nature and rekindle and heal men’s hearts towards higher glory. And we say Happy Easter to ALL, especially to all men and women of faith who believes in the Cup of abundant Grace as released upon the world by God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
From this moment onwards, the cross of fate has become the Cross of liberation and victory! And the Cup of Suffering has become the Cup of abundant grace and mercy. We now have a renewed life that transcends suffering and death. Glory be to God! Beloved, this is the time to receive mercy and to show mercy and forgiveness in return, that the purpose and the plan of God will be fulfilled in our world.
The disciples, however, forgot that Jesus had told them that the night of his atrocious death must come for the dawn of joyous life to begin (Luke 9:22, 45-46). In the same vein, the word of God is reminding us today that the present world characterized by sin, misery, and the rule of the deceiver must end in the death of God’s Son so that the new world characterized by holiness and the awesome presence of God will come. As there was a new creation on the third day when Jesus was raised, so we shall individually and collectively as humanity experience a newness of life this season. Also, as the world becomes gradually released from the pangs of suffering caused by COVID – 19, so will a new world free from diseases, ignorance and poverty emerge from today to the glory of God!
In Luke 24, we see the newness of this new day and new creation upon Jesus’s resurrection revealed in; A new life and a new man (Ref: Luke 24:33-53; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49:); A new understanding (Ref: Luke 24:13-27); A new power (Ref: Luke 24:49), and A new worship (Luke 24:52-53)
Beloved in Christ, remember that everything changes because of the empty tomb, which has become the womb of nature that manifests all the creation of God. This, therefore, is the womb from which comes the new creation – a new world and a new you, ruled by Jesus Christ. Therefore, this new life in Jesus means for us a new destination; The New Heavens and the New Earth – wherein the Cup of the abundant grace of the Lord holds supreme. Again, I greet you; Happy Easter, Beloved! I Wishing You Great Renewal of Your Being, and A Greater Renewal Of our Planet – Earth. AMENPRAYER
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, grant me a new life in Christ today. Renew the world according to your plan for humanity. Father transform every bad situation around the world today; strengthen the weak and heal the afflicted. Usher in your kingdom of justice, equity and righteousness. Father, grant that your mercy and love will flow freely from the heart of every man towards another. Thank you, Father, AMEN.
FURTH ER READING: 1 Peter 1:10-12: Romans 8:18-23; Hebrews 2:5-13