He is Risen!

Friday, April 6, 2012 He is Risen
From Bob

Last Saturday I wasn't feeling well and walked from the bedroom to my chair and proceeded to pass out.

Monday night we went to see Andrew (6) play baseball and after I pushed my walker from the car to the field I was exhausted. I became light headed and felt faint. Patra ran to the car and retrieved the wheelchair and took me home. Although I was only there for a few minutes, I did get to see Andrew hit.

So Saturday and Monday were busts…
but in between, there was Sunday which was a great day. I went to Bible Study class at church and was able to give my testimony of how God has worked over the last two and 1/2 years. Patra stayed home to take care of a sick grandson. Jenny went with me and spoke about the impact this type of illness has on a family and how she has personally grown through the journey. She blessed me and I think she blessed the class. She spoke of how all of our children kept in touch with each other almost every day to juggle schedules and be available as needed. She emphasized the necessity to be flexible during these situations. Jenny told the group how our family never misses an opportunity to celebrate - birthdays, holidays - no occasion is too small to celebrate. You never know when it may be the last opportunity you have to all be together.

Physically, I made it fine. (I did go to sleep as soon as we got home and didn't wake up until Tuesday. Only kidding.)

I hope to be able to share my testimony with other groups. When you have been through an experience like this and it seems like you are coming out the other side, you are compelled to share the good news with other people.

This Sunday is Easter, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. I can't wait to see the grandchildren in their Easter outfits. I'll enjoy watching them hunt for eggs. But it is overwhelming to think of what the resurrection really means. Jesus conquered death and because of my faith in Him, someday I too will conquer death. If Christ had not done what He did, I would have no testimony to share.

(Mark 16:6 NASB) And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen; He is not here; behold, here is the place where they laid Him.

There is an empty tomb where Jesus was buried! He is not there. HE IS RISEN!

Dear God: Thank you for the blessing of sharing with the class this Sunday. What a wonderful, supportive group of people. I am humbled and thankful for the prayers of so many faithful people.

Until next Friday. God willing.
Bob