Faith leads to Life

They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage.  Mathew 28:9

When you greet Jesus, how do you react?  Do you bow at his feet and give him the respect he deserves?  Do you remember what he did for you?  Do you know that just 4 short days ago he hung upon a cross to take away your sins?  Do you truly understand what this world would be if the suffering, death and resurrection never occurred?  Where your life would be?  Try reading Leviticus chapter 18 or Numbers chapter 11 and see if this would be a better life that you would like to follow.  Jesus Christ came into this world to save us from all sin and for that I will always bow at his feet and thank him for everything that he has done for me.  

There are people that will persecute Jesus and deny him.  There are people who will not follow his commandments and beatitudes.  There are people who just can not find time to give him the Adoration and respect he deserves.  There are people who just can not believe in Jesus.  Think of the thoughts going through the Jewish leaders on how they were going to cover up the fact that he was not in the tomb.  What would make them believe?  What will make you believe?  Jesus has promised you eternal salvation.  Think of the next 40 days as Jesus walks among the people of the region teaching and preparing the Apostles.  And 50 days after Easter Jesus will give the Apostles everything they need when the Holy Spirit comes.  Believe and contemplate the mystery of the Resurrection and celebrate this time and believe what   Jesus will do for you.  

It is obedience to Christ that leads to faith which leads to life: “He who believes in the Son has eternal life” John 3:36.

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