Remebering

This is a weekend we all remember. Some remember it because its a 4 day weekend, and others for the chocolate, and the bunnies, and the candy. But for some of us, this weekend is more than all of that. It's about remembering a point in history 2000 years ago that would change all our lives...forever. It's about a Saviour who, so unselfishly died for us all. And with 3 simple words rendered the power to with-hold all sin.

This weekend I am lucky enough to be up in 108 Mile Ranch visiting my parents. And on Good Friday, we went to a Church service. And the Pastor said something very interesting that caught my attention. He said " We remember what Jesus did for us 2000 years ago for us. But what about remembering what He does for us everyday?" WOW. Really? That simple? DUH SKYE! Jesus paid the ultimate price by dieing on that Cross, so why do we only remember that once a year? Or when we have really screwed up and we have to ask for forgiveness? Or when we are witnessing to someone, and tellling them about Him? We need to remember what Jesus did, and thank him every day. That doesn't mean that we walk around and all we talk about is Him dieing on the cross (unless of course that's the way you run things). It means that I have to be thankful that everyday, I can come to His throne, and fall at my feet and ask for forgiveness, or strength, or courage, or hope, or faith because He paid that price for ME.

I was standing on my parents porch today, looking out to 108 lake, and all the beautiful trees thinking about this crazy sacrifice. It's so peaceful up here that I forget a lot of things living in a city. Where I'm constantly rushing to get things done, and get places. Constantly trying to get ahead in life. What for?

Mathew 6:19-21 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

So often I find myself working so hard for the thing of this world. I forget that Jesus is my provider, and that I can do all things through Christ strengthens me. I need to remember Christ, and I need to remember what he did 2000 years ago.

Happy Easter.