I have mentioned before that Christianity was persecuted in the first 3 centuries of its existence, not because the early church was worshiping another god along with hundreds of other deities that the Roman culture acknowledged, but rather it claimed to be worshiping the ONE TRUE GOD - Jesus Christ. The problem most people have with Christianity is that we preach exclusivity. Jesus isn't just a way, He is THE way. Jesus isn't just a god, He is THE God. When you start challenging the claims of every false deity with the claims of Jesus, you just watch people's temperature rise. Jesus wasn't just a good philosopher or teacher, He was either the very Son of God or He was a lunatic. You can't patronize Jesus that way.

This week is the Passion week where Christ willingly enters into the suffering that will set people free if they accept His sacrifice for their sins. It is the reason for our very existence as born-again people. It culminates in the death, burial and then resurrection of Jesus which we celebrate this Sunday. Easter is always a big day and I am sure that this one will be no exception. I am anticipating an over-the-top celebration with the family of God and I am looking forward to seeing everyone together in church. Come expecting great things on this special day and start even now praying that God will touch hearts in a special way.

PLANTING A CROSS

Pastor