Hello World Shapers, it’s just a few days from Easter, the most glorious celebration of the year! As I thought about what to write this month, I remembered what we taught at Vacation Bible School one year. I share it with you here:

Love Eternal

The Light of the World had finally come!

Jesus performed amazing miracles and taught people about God’s love. But, some people weren’t impressed. In fact, they plotted to destroy Jesus’ ministry and Him as well!

He was arrested, beaten and mocked. Then, he was nailed to a cross and left to die; crucified like a common criminal even though he had never sinned.

When Jesus died, the Light of the World went out. It was over.

Or, was it?

No way! Three days later, Jesus’ friends went to the tomb where his body had been laid. The tomb was empty! Jesus was alive!

Because of his great love for us, Jesus defeated death and sin forever. When we believe in Jesus, our sins here on earth are forgiven and we can live forever with him in heaven. Jesus loves us – now and forever!

We are made in His image. As God is Spirit, so are we. Therefore, there is nothing pleasing or profitable we can do that originates in our own flesh.  We are to live and move and “be” in Him.

“How?” you might ask.

In Mathew 6 Jesus tell us not only to pray but how to pray for all the things we need and desire. He tells us to pray in private (behind closed doors) to the Father. What a great message.

He tells us to pray with our heart and the Holy Spirit will fill us with power, love and forgiveness.

He tells us to pray the prayer of agreement with other believers. (Mt. 18:20)

He tells us to pray in the Spirit when we don’t know what to pray. (Rom. 8:26)

There are many ways to pray but only one God who hears and answers.

He tells us to ask for protection from temptation by the evil one. (Luke 11:4)

Sometimes we forget that the world is filled with all kinds of sin. Only through the power of prayer and the Holy Spirit living in us can we survive in the world.

Keep your eyes on Jesus day and night. Jesus, the Light of the World, is praying for you!

Sonia