God Is With Us

On Easter Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This is the very cornerstone that our faith rests upon. If Christ did not rise from the dead, then our faith crumbles. But if the Scriptures are true, then the resurrection of Jesus proves that nothing is impossible with God. Zephaniah 3.17 says "The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. he will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." Did you notice the first phrase of this verse? "Your God is with you." The God who raised Jesus from the dead is with you. How awesome is that? Since God is with us and raised Jesus from the dead, He is more than able to save us from whatever mire we find ourselves in. God also takes delight in us. We may delight in many things, but God delights in us- for who we are now, not who we will become. We are His child. As He holds us He delights in us and quiets us with His love. Imagine a mom or dad holding a fussy baby and whispering nice things to calm their baby down. That is what God does with us. But He doesn't stop there. God expresses His delight and love in a soothing song that calms our fears. I used to sing the "Cares Chorus" to my children. "I cast all my cares upon you. I lay all of my burdens down at Your feet. And anytime I don't know what to do. I will cast all my cares upon You." What a privilege it is for us know that God cares for us, and loves us, takes delight in us and sings over us. Not sure what song it is that God sings, but I am sure that it is exactly what we need for the present moment. Rejoice! He is risen! He is risen indeed! Have a wonderful Easter. Pastor Pete