I wanted to share an uplifting Easter message today. It’s a poem I wrote a while ago called “No Greater Love”. Easter is about so much more than Easter bunnies and candy. It is about the most wonderful gift you can ever hope to receive- the gift of eternal life and restoration of your relationship with God.

No Greater Love is based on Luke 23:34 which says:

“‘Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.’ And they divided His clothes by casting lots.”

Luke 23:34 MEV

No Greater Love

Lord, when you chose your disciples,
You chose one whom you knew would betray you
At the last supper, you told him to go,
Knowing what he was about to do.
In the Garden of Gethsemane
when the soldiers came, you did not resist
When questioned by the Pharisee's,
You did not defend yourself
When asked if you were the messiah,
You simply stated "Yes, I am He"-
In their minds blasphemy
When questioned by Herod-
He had you scourged-
You still did not resist
When mocked by the soldiers-
Still, you said nothing.
When Pilate questioned you,
You said nothing except to confirm
that you were a king and to tell him
The only power he had over you
Was given to him from above.
After being beaten and mocked and flogged,
You still did nothing,
Even knowing that at any time
You could have called down
Twelve legions of angels to help you.
Throughout all of this,
You never wavered,
You were always true
Even when you hung on the cross and said:
"Father, forgive them
For they know not what they do."
My love for you cannot ever compare
To your love for me.
Patricia Adderley

Conclusion

There really is no greater love than this. Jesus died a painful death on the cross for our sins and then was resurrected three days later, conquering death once and for all. I thank God this Easter for the most uplifting Easter message there is- our salvation.

I pray that God will meet you this Easter where you are at. There is nothing you can do to earn His forgiveness. It is a gift. Be inspired today and every day with knowledge that your salvation is assured when you place your faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

If you enjoyed this poem, you can read more of them in my book “Loving Jesus: A 30 Day Devotional”

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