Laced With Grace – Christian Devotions

The Easter Story

By Bernadine March 17, 2008 Devotion, Faith

Here’s a story I think you should know,
It happened a long, long time ago.

So relax your mind and picture this
A rocky road lined with a joyful crowd
Shouting hosanna to the son of God

He rode on a donkey surrounded by those
Excited to be near the King of the Jews

They threw their cloaks and branches from trees
They screamed ‘til their voices were merely squeaks
They entered Jerusalem with a triumphant shout
Hosanna, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

Now picture this a few days later, another procession
But the mood’s now somber as they followed the Savior
To a place called Golgotha

They saw him nailed to a wooden cross
Between two thieves one who mocked and scoffed,
You saved others now save yourself.

On that wooden cross on Golgotha’s hill
My Lord died for your sins and mine

But hey now, let’s not be sad
Three days later he defeated death
An empty tomb stands witness to this

Two angels stood guard at the tomb on that day
And said, “Jesus of Nazareth is not here, He’s risen today!”

Not long after that the saga continued
Jesus ascended to heaven where he sits at the right of God’s throne

But wait a minute now, the story hasn’t ended
Jesus is in heaven now but he’s coming back again
The question is, are you ready for the big event?

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 I hope that you have a beautiful Easter Week.

26 thoughts on “The Easter Story”

  2. Sherry

    BRING IT ON!!! I pray for the day of His return, the world is getting so ugly!!

    In His Grip,

    Sherry

    PS, please enter me! 😉

  3. Denise Adcock

    Thank you for this inspirational message. He will return!!!

    Denise A

    ENTER ME

  4. eph2810

    I always love your poetry, Bernadine 🙂

    Yeah – I am ready, girlfriend!!!! Do you ever wonder they the mood changed like this? Where were Jesus’ followers when the led Him to the cross? I am sure they were scared.

    Blessings on your Holy Week….

  5. Tina Manus

    What a great devotion and such a wonderful thought to know our savior is RISEN and ALIVE!…and will soon return.

    Blessings,
    Tina M.

    Please enter me. 😉

  6. HisGirl

    Come quickly, oh Lord Jesus! Thanks for the reminder for this great ‘holiday season’- it’s good to have my perspective focused right!

    and, please enter me :o)

  8. Kris

    As I read this devotion it not only reflects on me being ready, but have I done enough for others to be ready also. Will I share the love of Jesus with someone this week who does not know the gift that is theirs. I pray that I will. Be that Blessing
    Blessings,
    Kris
    please enter me

  9. Lisa E.

    Yes!!! I am ready and pray that all are ready. The big day is coming!!!! Thanks for the story..

    Please enter me
    Lisa E

  13. Shalee

    Only by the grace of God am I ready!

    I love this story. We’ve got a beginning, a middle and now we’re just waiting for the end… even if we know HOW it ends!

    Enter me please.

  14. Elaine Olsen

    Beyond ready! But I will take moments this week to tarry with him on the road. These are important moments…lest I skip over the surrender to get to the resurrection. May God be close to each one of us as we journey to Calvary. We are a privileged Easter people and we must make the walk.

    peace for the journey~elaine
    please “enter me”

  15. Mylah Luper-Johnson

    I thank God that He is coming again one day!!

    Mylah Luper-Johnson
    “Enter Me” Thanks…

  17. Grace

    So what is it with the capitalization of Heaven/heaven. As a place, a real place, shouldn’t it be capitalized? I know I think about strange things…
    Please ‘enter me.’
    Thanks for the good word.

  21. LindaLinda

    A beautiful poem Bernadine – and a wonderful story. How I love this time of year! It is because of Him that we have hope.

  23. eileen gumpel

    I love this season. It humbles me to think of Gods only son dyeing on the cross for, so that my sins were forgiven. Here is a perfect being, willing to do that for all of us. I pondered the thought of what Jesus went through as he was nailed on the cross. The physical pain he experianced. And the emotional pain he experianced seeing his mother witnessing it. Here is my hope. Three days later our Savior rose to be in heaven. The pain he experianced was temporary. Now Jesus lives pain free forever. And we get to do the same. In Rev 21:4 it states “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no moe death, or mourning or crying or pain for the old order of things has passed away.” For those who may be inflicted with pain currently in their live, may you reflect this scripture. God bless you all. “please enter me.” Eileen

  25. Angela

    I have to say I am a day late reading this devotion. I was sick and did not turn my computer on. I needed to read this today. I can’t tell you how blessed I am by your words. Nothing is so hard here on earth when we look at our eternal home, knowing Jesus is in Heaven and will return for you and me. The house we lease sold. As I prayed for God to prepare a home to move my family to he softly said “I already have and it is here in heaven with me”. No mater where I call home here on earth, I will not be home until I reach heaven. How I long for that day. Bless you for such sweet devotion.
    “enter me”