As a longtime Christian, I know that most posts written today will feature stories and images of that beautiful terrible cross inviting all to accept this most precious gift. Today I am Sharing The Good News.
Today’s post is for those who have already accepted the forgiveness of the cross and what happens next.
I awoke extra early on Thursday when I could have stayed in bed. Instead, I puttered around the kitchen baking cookies, washing fruit and coloring eggs.
Sharing The Good News
My photography instructor had given those who had finished their portraiture projects the option of staying home on Thursday. But I had decided I would go to class anyway.
I continued my work in the kitchen and placed strawberries in a ceramic berry bowl and grapes into miniature latte bowls.
I sliced up a blueberry coffee cake.
The various platters and bowls were nestled in a basket. Hard-boiled eggs filled empty spaces.
Polka-Dotted Partyware
I rustled around in the cabinet above the refrigerator and found some happy polka-dotted partyware. Plastic eggs filled with candy echoed the colorful dots. It was not lost on me that I was packing up a portable picnic to commune with my classmates on Maundy Thursday.
By nature, I am quiet and reserved until I get to know someone. I often silently convey my love to others through gifts of food and small tokens of affection. There have been occasions that I have been happily accused of stealthily entering into someone’s heart. I was on such a mission that morning.
For the past two months, I have been slowly building relationships with my classmates.
As I set out the goodies I was instantly swarmed by my young friends who were filled with happiness. (The kids are always saying how hungry they are.)
Cutting Negatives
As my own photos were finished I went around the class to see what everyone else was working on. A few were opening canisters of the film while others cut their negatives to make prints. I made small talk about what their plans were for Easter. They asked about mine. We discussed where I went to church and that all were welcome to attend Easter services with me.
We laughed about me being a Jesus freak but deep down, seeds… I pray, are being planted.
Chemicals were being poured out just as I wanted the love in my heart to pour out.
It’s true that we are all only given so much time. Sometimes it is easy to forget that. We get to caught up in ourselves, our own lives. Even as Christians.
Out On A Limb
I know how very hard it is to go out on a limb for Jesus.
It’s uncomfortable.
But it is not as uncomfortable as what He endured on the cross for us.
We are living in a world that wants to live in the moment. It isn’t easy to approach someone whose past hurts loom large. But we must look beyond the external to the internal. Just as Jesus did.
Yes, it often takes an investment of time. Maybe several plates of cookies. But every single person is worthy to know His love.
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Spread the Word,
Laura
“Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples!” ~ Psalm 96:3
“And you will say in that day: “Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name, make known His deeds among the peoples, proclaim that His name is exalted.” ~ Isaiah 12:4
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. ~ Mark 16:15
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Praise God that his son has risen. Praise God that we have such a Loving, merciful and forgiving Father.
What a lovely way to convey the love of Christ to your classmates. Happy Easter!
I Praise God for you and your friendship. Happy Easter. Hugs, Marty
Praising the Lord on this Easter Sunday….for another Easter Sunday!! and for dear friends…Love you.
What a lovely thing you did for your classmates. You are correct, it's not always easy. Sometimes we forget what occasions such as this are all about. It's nice to remember, even in our own small quiet way.
Beautiful post Laura, Happy Easter!
A sweet post, Laura and one that provides food for spiritual growth.
I'm curious about your photography class. Were you working with film and developing? That's becoming a lost art.
Happy Easter my friend! It has been a glorious day here in Montana. He has Risen. 🙂 Kit
Bless you my friend! You have been given a wonderful mission field and I pray that your efforts will bear much fruit!
What a privilege to have been in church Resurrection Day, to spill communion juice on my new top, to partake of His body (unleavened bread), for He was broken and spilled out for me. Oh! What a price He paid yet did not owe!
Thankfully, my spots came out with patience and care, just as Christ's Blood washed me clean of sin. Oh! What a price!
Christ is risen indeed! Hallelujah!
Loved this post, too!
Kelley~
As I read through this post, I couldn't help but think of these words:
Well done, good and faithful servant.
I truly praise and thank God for your creativity and sensitivity in follow the Spirit's leading in being a mouthpiece for Jesus.
1 Peter 4:7 does indeed announce that the end is near. You would think that Peter would then tell us to go knock on doors, go on a mission, something big, you know? But, what does he say in reference to the end being near? He tells us to love and to be hospitable. Which is exactly what you have done. Thank you, Lord, for a great example in Laura, to inspire me.
Laura I particularly enjoyed this post. What a wonderful opportunity to meet more people and spread the good word. You'll never know the impact of the seeds you have planted. Your photography is very nic.
Wonderful post Laura – Jesus is so good about giving us all kinds of opportunities to share Him with others- sometimes even with words!
Love your sweet spirit and your kindred spirit of our mutual love for our Jesus!
bee blessed
mary
You have a lovely way to show Jesus to others!