Sunrise

Sunrise

There's a brightness on the horizon

coming up over the mountain.

This brightness turns a rosy glow

as it welcomes today with "hello."

The cover of night dissipates

as sunlight beams its way in its place

filling the sky with light

from the sun's rays so bright.

Another glorious beginning to today

as the sun dispels the nighttime shroud away.

How the sun is missed in January

and throughout the month of February.

In another hour the sun will rise

as it ascends higher in the sky

bidding late sleepers to arise,

to enjoy this new day's sunrise.

And as the sun rises

there's another surprise.

The coldness of night

is warmed with delight.

The morning chill evaporates

when the sun incorporates

its rays

today.

Yes, it's going to be a great day.

Hope you enjoyed the sunrise today

then can get outside to enjoy the sunshine

as you listen to the birds singing in the pines.

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Today's application is about another son,

specifically God's one and only beloved Son,

named Jesus meaning "the Lord saves us"

or Christ, who is the promised Messiah.

God's Son was born to save us from our sins

as we all were born with sinfulness within.

A sin that rules our life

and begets unending strife.

But God in His infinite wisdom

had a plan to save us humans.

Jesus became our sacrifice

when He died upon the cross.

Which means Jesus took our place,

our substitute for sin's disgrace.

He bore our deserved punishment

when up Calvary's hill he went.

Purposely He endured

God's plan that would ensure

salvation

for all humans.

And there He gave His all and died

before His false accuser's eyes

for you and for me that day

now known as Good Friday.

The darkest day in recorded history

as darkness descended at noon that day,

perhaps signifying the black nature of sin.

A day satan, the Prince of Darkness, thought he did win.

But God had a plan to triumph,

quietly, that would circumvent

Satan's joy

with a ploy.

Hallelujah! Jesus did not remain in that tomb

for He's alive in heaven where He is enthroned

and is now our intercessor

with God, our heavenly Father.

Through Jesus, who conquered death,

we have the promise of new birth.

That's why Christians celebrate Easter Sunday.

A day that brings promise and hope everyday.

So sing and shout out

this "good news" about.

Give praise to the Lord

and stand on His Word.

"He is risen, just as he said,

Jesus Christ is no longer dead."

If we believe, our old nature is dead

and we are given a new nature instead.

This new nature is matured

when we read and obey God's Word

and we have God in us and with us

to help us live a life of trust.

We are also instructed to "go and tell"

this "good news" that will save others from hell.

We are called to be ambassadors,

to share the gospel with our neighbors.

We are also encouraged, "Do not be afraid"

when we tell others their sin debt has been paid;

that Jesus is our Immanuel, God with us,

when we believe in Him and live a life of trust.

God with us in life's trials and temptations.

God with us in impossible situations.

God with us to help us to endure.

God with us strengthens us for sure.

May the promise of Easter Sunday

be celebrated each and every day

as you recall the resurrection: “He is risen”

which made a way for our sins to be forgiven.

She will give birth to a son,

and you are to give him the name Jesus,

because he will save his people from their sins.

Matthew 1:21

The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son,

and they will call him Immanuel – which means, "God with us."

Matthew 1:23

From the 6^th hour until the 9^th hour

darkness came over all the land.

Matthew 27:45

Sing to the Lord,

for he has done glorious things;

let this be known to all the world.

Shout aloud and sing for joy...

for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.

Isaiah 12:5-6

Christ Jesus, who died –

more than that, who was raised to life –

is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.

Romans 8:34

He is not here;

he has risen, just as he said...

go quickly and tell his disciples:

He has risen from the dead...

Matthew 28:7

Those who live according to the sinful nature

have their minds set on what that nature desires;

but those who live in accordance with the Spirit

have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.

Romans 8:5

We are therefore Christ's ambassadors,

as though God were making his appeal through us.

We implore you on Christ's behalf:

Be reconciled to God.

God made him who had no sin to be sin for us,

so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

II Corinthians 5:20-21

"Do not be afraid. Go and tell"...

Matthew 28:10

For God so loved the world,

that he gave his only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in him

should not perish,

but have everlasting life.

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world,

but that the world through him might be saved.

John 3:16-17

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