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When I actually realized to some extent what our
Jesus Christ had suffered to deliver us from the
sin of Adam's race, I had no recourse but to
give my life to God as my heart was broken as I
realized what had transpired some 2000 years
before.
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Easter has always been my most
favorite holiday because without our Savior
going to the cross for me, there would be no
reason for His birth which we call Christmas.?
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Holy Week of 1949 found me
dealing with the Crucifixion and Easter with a
heavy heart.? I shall explain.?
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I was a new Christian and looking
forward to my baptism which would show my
outward testimony of being a born again
Christian. My baptism was scheduled to be
performed in the church's baptistery? on ? Easter
Sunday.I was on cloud nine looking forward to
that day with anticipating.? My parents planned
to be there as well as my youngest sister.
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The plans for this day were not
to happen. On Good Friday prior to this Sunday;
April 14, 1949, my father died from a railroad
accident. Needless to say, I was not in
attendance at church on this particular Sunday
as we were taking care of plans to say so long
to my Dad.
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Over the years, Easter? Sunday saw
me having mixed emotions about this lovely time
but with age and understanding, I have found
that there is a reason for all things that
happen in this life and no matter what comes, I
stand firm on my conviction that Jesus is my
Lord and Savior and He Lives within my heart;
sits at the right hand of our God, His Father,
making intercession for us and will take us home
to live with Him forevermore and then, I can see
my Dad who I miss as well as my Mom who followed
him later. Also, I know this accident that took
my Dad was a test and with faith, I have passed
the test.
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I love Jesus and He Lives; having
fought the good fight to the finish!?
Amen and Amen!
(c) Norma Liles
3/22/05 |
