Christ's Obedience Led to Our Blessing


On this Easter morning, as we rejoice in celebration of our risen Savior, let's be grateful for the obedience that Jesus displayed to make this day a reality. It really was the ultimate act of obedience to God. Three times Jesus prayed in the garden of Gethsemane, three times asking God if there was another way, and hearing from our Father that there was not, three times said, "may Your will be done." (Matthew 26:36-42) 

I've often wondered of the significance of the number three here. The number three typically represents divine completeness. It is used often in scripture. For example, Peter denied Christ three times (after the rooster crowed three times), and Jesus later reinstated Peter by asking him three times if he loved him. For me, an even closer parallel for the garden prayer is found in John's account of what took place right before Jesus was arrested. Jesus prayed three times - once for himself, once for his disciples, and a final time for all believers, including us! (John 17) 

Perhaps one of the lessons for all of us is this: Our acts of obedience reach beyond us as individuals, but to our families and those closest to us, and also many that we may not even know or ever meet. That when we first pray about God's will, or for hearing His voice clearly, we think about it from a very selfish perspective. Then we realize the impact it may have on our families and close friends. We may not, though, realize the implications our obedience may have on the world around us.

It is clear, that blessing follows obedience. Easter was made possible because of Jesus' obedience on Good Friday. Without the cross, there would have been no resurrection. And without the resurrection, where we would we be? 

May you all have a beautiful and joyous Easter Sunday as we celebrate our Risen Savior!



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