Silver Linings

As cute as this guy is, I’m perfectly hoppy knowing he doesn’t REALLY have a place in todays celebration. This hasn’t been a traditional Easter, at all. But it has been a day worth celebrating, regardless. Nothing could stop me from celebrating THIS day! It’s my favorite holiday!!!Christ came to mediate. Did you know this? Just like a lAwyer serving to negotiate the terms of the law between you and opposing counsel, Christ serves as your legal defense against one that seeks to condemn and destroy you. Nothing like a pandemic to provide perspective...there has ALWAYS been an invisible threat. This isn’t new for anyone that knows and understands The Word. But Christ is ABOVE ALL THINGS. He understands the law to its fullest extent, because it rests upon His shoulders. He can carry the weight and is eager to lift yours, be it self-imposed or placed by another. Imagine that for a moment. Someone that stands between you...and the His Excellency. One that speaks up on your behalf, knowing the law, and it’s terms; it’s implications, proper application AND the truth. Knowing that EACH OF US could be rightfully deemed guilty, yet STILL pleads on YOUR behalf-whether you choose Him or not! It is because of Him that we may BOLDLY approach The Throne. Just as counsel would approach the bench, He approaches The Father and pleads for OUR mercy. It’s humbling. Despite the facts. The list of offenses that would have us ruled “GUILTY”, He cries out, “FATHER!!! FORGIVE THEM! They know not what they do!” Jesus. I am in awe of you. Thank you for interceding. For fighting. For LIVING and for DYING...just for me. For us ALL. For those that choose you, AND those that don’t. Thank you for seeing to it that despite my guilt, you’ve shown mercy and granted me freedom! I stand at the well, eager for your water. “Woman, where are your accusers!?”, He asks. “THEY HAVE BEEN MOVED AS FAR AS THE EAST IS FROM THE WEST!”, I say. When You are for me, Lord, NO MAN can stand against me. No disease. No famine. NOT EVEN DEATH!