On Easter morning, 2012, Phyllis' back was not ready for a tight-quarter-seating Easter church service, so we started our day by listening to three versions of “Then Came the Morning”
Next we enjoyed a local pastor's inspiring Easter TV message, topped off by “It Is Well With My Soul” (1.5 million views)
Then, our hearts swelled to joy’s capacity as we reveled in the knowledge and sounds of, “The King is Coming!”
Silenced by magnificent-awe we took the milk from the fridge, a banana from the counter, the cereal from the cupboard, and sat down for breakfast – our joy knew no bounds.
Then I saw it!
Setting on the table, by my bowl, was a Shredded Wheat box with a life-expressing phrase written across the back:
“An ingredient list that is so good, we have nothing to hide.
… It is made with nothing but goodness, so go ahead and enjoy…”
As I read that phrase the second time, the Spirit in my chest, did a double back-flip! This was too much, on top of the last hour of worship!
My Spirit yelled, “YYYEEEEESSSSS, that’s you! That is the summation of your life! Your life has an ingredient list that is so good, you have nothing to hide.” I am clean – inside -- nothing to hide! That is an experience money cannot buy!
I am like adulterous David, fornicating Jacob, prostituting Rahab, murdering Moses, and millions of other saints – my sins are covered by the blood of God's Passover Lamb, COVERED, nothing to hide!
Before the creation of the world,
he chose us through Christ
to be holy and
perfect in his presence.”
(Eph 1:4 GW)
He is risen! -- He is risen indeed!
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