I bounced out of bed at 6:45am Easter Sunday morning, determined not to miss the 7:03am sunrise. I wanted to make sure I spent that moment alone with God since we had opted out of going to a church service. It was not like us to miss being among believers for Easter Sunday. But my husband felt strongly that we were to cancel all services. I was shocked and perplexed but soon as he had told me of his discerning feeling, I immediately heard the Lord say, “Don’t question him!" I sent out notices right away that we would be canceling our Easter Service and wondered what God could be protecting us from. As Sunday drew near, I was concerned that I would not have a special moment to spend with God to symbolically recognize the day Jesus had risen. And if I had to admit it, I was concerned that people might judge us, thinking we were not reverencing Jesus like a true Christian should. Is not Easter a Christian’s reason for worshiping? So, standing at my back door on Easter Sunday, as soon as the first sun-rays shown above the trees, I started snapping pictures. Trying my best to get the perfect picture to post on social media to prove to the world that I had seen God’s beauty today. Checking to see if the gleam in the clouds was evident in the picture, I heard these words, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” Suddenly I did not care about pictures anymore. I began to pray... Dear Lord, forgive me for seeking approval from other people on how I should follow you. I know my walk with you looks radical to others and to be honest, it even feels radical to me. But to be perfectly candid, I have never felt more ALIVE than when I take those bold steps, in blind faith! I seek nothing but the opportunity to love and obey you when you speak, because you proved your love for me by sending your son to die on a cross so that I could live. Lord, I understand from scripture that because Jesus conquered death and arose victoriously, I can have the eternal security of knowing that I will not DIE when I pass from this earth. I will LIVE with you for eternity! Jesus's death was radical but not near as radical as his resurrection to life. Father, today, I chose to embrace being obedient when you speak. Trusting that you have my best interest at heart. Amen “In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee:” Luke 24:5-6 NIV
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