THE DAILY BREAD OF LIFE

(KJV.)  ST. MATTHEW 26:67-68

(67)  Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him;  and others smote him with the palms of their hands.  (68)  Saying,  Prophesy unto us, thou Christ,  Who is he that smote thee?

JESUS VS THE BUNNY?

Grace be unto you!  As believers of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, let us rise up, stand up, to what we believe;  it is time to think about the whole picture of our faith, the gospel of Jesus Christ, his sufferings, crucifixion, death, resurrection, second coming, and eternal life versus the world's perception;  to us, the events surrounding the death of Jesus Christ is priceless, but to others, it is an open door of opportunities to commercialize products, turning human perception away from its intended purposes, which is to glorify Jesus Christ for redeeming our lives during Easter-time;  don't read me wrong, I have nothing against commercializing products, however, my question is, what is the bunny, the chicken eggs have in common with the sufferings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ?  Let's ponder it!

This week, occasionally as I drove through my neighborhood, I perceived the images of the bunny rabbit, baskets with colorful eggs in people front yards;  looking, I did not perceive any signs of the crucifixion in any of the front yards as I drove-by, does it mean, that there are no believers living in the neighborhood?  Not so, there are, and I am one of them;  am not suggesting that we wear our faith on sleeves, just concern, that if we can proudly display the bunny, baskets of colorful eggs, in front yards for the world to see that we are in the Easter festive modes;  why don't we display the truth of the matter, that it was not the rabbit or the chicken which laid the eggs, which died to save the world, rather it was the blood of Jesus Christ, which redeemed us all from the bondage of iniquities, granted salvation, free grace, hope and eternal life;  therefore, let us spend our hard earned proceeds on things that pleases Jesus, in other to receive more favors from him, on the earth and before the throne of grace. 

Beloved, at times, we have to refuse to indulge in certain man-made traditions, which has taken away the roots of what we believe, commercialized for profitable gains, get back on track with the one we claim to follow;  today, if we should witness Christ's sufferings among his persecutors or be journeying with the cross upon his shoulders;  what can you and I do to help him?  Should we help him to carry his cross, offer prayers of support, weep along with him or carry the bunny and the basket of colorful eggs?  But what for?  Let us not deviate from the journey of faith, allow the carnalities of this world, the chance to overshadow the establishment of Christ, he paid the costly high price for us, to enjoy his free grace, live peaceably and in harmony with one another, going forward in unity, forever and evermore.  Let us Love one another as ourselves!  Jesus is coming back again soon! Peace and Love be unto you!  Amen and Amen!

WORD OF WISDOM:

(KJV.)  Proverbs 3:3-4  Let not mercy and truth forsake thee:  bind them about thy neck;  write them upon the table of thine heart:  So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.