Picture of the day - March 23, 2008

"For He is risen..."

Photo courtesy of Rita Mezzela. Matthew 28:6 - He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Perhaps more than any other, this verse of scripture brings joy to the hearts of Christians the world over. For six hours our Saviour hung on the cross between Heaven and earth, slowly dying in agony as His precious atoning blood spilled to the ground below. Finally, His work on earth completed, He uttered "It is finished" and gave up the ghost. Just as when we sinners die, His spirit left His lifeless body as it hung limp on the cross, then He was taken down and buried in a borrowed tomb. But three days later the most spectacular miracle in the history of the world took place. On that glorious first Easter morning some 2,000 years ago Jesus' spirit re-entered that broken, lifeless body and He arose from the dead. The massive stone that blocked the tomb's entrance rolled away and Jesus emerged, triumphant over death, hell and the grave. For us Christians, Easter is the most important "holiday" of them all because it celebrates the rise of our Saviour from the dead, the monumental event that makes possible for all who choose to receive it the precious gift of eternal life. The saddest and happiest single days in all of human existence were only three days apart, and today we celebrate, honor and thank our risen Lord for His love, His supreme sacrifice, and His endless grace.     Visitor Comments... Name: Ron Trees Town: Spokane, WA Beautiful picture today Rick as well as the text. Thanks again for such a great site!!   Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!                                 Place the "Picture of the Day" on your website, for free! Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"