Since reading “The Cross Centered Life” by C. J. Mahaney in January, I feel God leading me to experience Resurrection Sunday with deeper devotion. Today Steve and I talked about attending church’s Good Friday service. I downloaded and plan to read “The Discipline of Grace” by Jerry Bridges during this season, a book that Mahaney recommends as a strong study of the cross. C. J. Mahaney contends that there ought not be long periods of time when we aren’t being inspired by Jesus’ death on the cross. Do I consider that Jesus Christ loves me… that the Son of God gave His life for me?
I enjoy Easter decorations, egg coloring, and family dinner, none of which is wrong. But this year, I want to fully experience joy and thankfulness for “the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20) Perhaps I’ll carve out time between now and Good Friday and find a quiet place to read Mark chapters 14 and 15 or the other accounts of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection in Matthew, Luke, and John.
Lord God, prepare my heart to celebrate the enormous price Jesus paid to cover my sins and give me eternal life. I rejoice that You revealed Yourself to me when I was a rebel and cared nothing about You. Since then, You have provided for my needs and allowed me the privilege of serving You. Please help me draw nearer to You by considering Your death, burial, and resurrection. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
A Goldilocks Life 