Here We Go Again

Easter weekend is upon us yet again.

I blogged last year about how I view the Holiday, and although I think it is good to take one day to remember Christ's gift to Christians, I think as Christians we need to dwell on this fact daily, when we're awake, year round.  We were commanded to by Our Lord Jesus to celebrate Him weekly, by partaking in communion with those His Father has gathered together after worship of Him.  I also believe when fellow shipping with others who belong to The Family of God but attend other local gathered Churches (Who are also bodies of Jesus) in their area, there is also an element of observance of what The Almighty is doing with their lives that I find a great encouragement.  I also enjoy hanging out with those who clearly aren't living for God.  Why?  Because.  It's a great reminder of God's Glory and Power to see His work in His creation whether converted or not. 

The one thing I do tire of, is constant bombardment of those insisting on celebrating Passover.  Their persistence of focusing on a mere shadow of the real thing baffles my mind.  It is a clear picture of the blind leading the blind.  Oh sure, they include their thankfulness of their Messiah when they fail, but 'truly they are following in His very footsteps by continuing in something Jesus himself celebrated'.  I agree with their logic to a point.  Jesus had to follow the Mosaic Law, like everyone else.  However, Jesus knew the Mosaic Law pointed to Him.  That is why when he referenced The Law he always said, "Your law" or "Their Law."  All the Mosaic Law was good for was pointing the need for a Saviour, who is Christ.  The Passover was indeed another picture of salvation, but by continuing blindly in celebration of it is in fact denying the person of Jesus Christ and what He has done and is doing.

Another aspect attached to this weekend is the whole Bunny thing, which I haven't really looked into because my brain can only hold so much and I would rather fill it with memories that count for something. My children were asked by many strangers this week if they would be attending any Easter Egg hunts.  They would promptly say "No."  And I would feel like the worst Mommy ever.  How to you explain to someone making small talk about all the food allergies without looking like a nut job?  I know why my Creator gave me such a huge Ego.  It does have it's own Postal Code people.  Parenting does not boost it, trust me.

I am not hoping to change anyone's mind by writing this post.  In fact I can not reach in and change a persons will, nor would I desire to be responsible for that.  I understand what Paul wrote in Romans, some observe certain days, food, times etc....and if they are different than mine I love them anyway. 

These are just my thoughts on the matter.

Let us keep the focus on whom this holiday is about, whether Jew, Gentile or Other.

Big Hint: he's not furry.