We are basking in sunshine today. The rain clouds have disappeared. But we must remember that it takes both the rain and the sun to produce the spring flowers, green trees and grass that color our world and make spring such a colorful time of year.It is cause for celebration!
But we have another cause for celebration. It's remembering God's grace and the reminder of what the season brings as we approach Easter, blessed by Jesus death and resurrection and the hope for his return. Because of his love, we are freed from the slavery perpetuated by sin. But It's up to us to abandon the lusts of the world and abide in self control, doing the right thing and living a holy life.
"We have cause to celebrate because the grace of God has appeared, offering the gift of salvation to all people. Grace arrives with its own instruction: run away from anything that leads us away from God; abandon the lusts and passions of this world; live life now in this age with awareness and self-control, doing the right thing and keeping yourselves holy. Watch for His return; expect the blessed hope we all will share when our great God and Savior, Jesus the Anointed, appears again. He gave His body for our sakes and will not only break us free from the chains of wickedness, but He will also prepare a community uncorrupted by the world that He would call His own—people who are passionate about doing the right thing." Titus 2:11-14 The Voice
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