SPECIAL NOTE: Today, March 29, marks the 22st anniversary of this SOUND BITES Ministry in memory of our son, Dustin, who had died on this date the previous year. This past year we marked the milestone of sending out SOUND BITES #5000. This past year the Covid-19 pandemic has affected us all in so many varying ways. It has been a tough year, but because Jesus lives, we can have hope, not only for this life, but for our life to come. As we begin Holy Week today’s SOUND BITES quote speaks to the “life-changing message” found “in the Person of Jesus Christ.” -- DW
BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES
“Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Matthew 21:9 NKJV)
Praise God! The world of humanity that had been separated from God and unable to approach Him except indirectly through the Jewish sacrifices and ceremonies was now invited to draw near and be reconciled directly to God through [His Son] Who had invaded time and space [to live among us!]…
Real meaning to your life is found in the glorious dawn of God’s story, which breaks into full resolution in the Person of Jesus Christ. What an astounding truth! What a life-changing message!
Because He emptied Himself of all but love, you can be filled.
Because His body was broken, your life can be whole.
Because His blood was shed, your sin can
be forgiven.
Because He submitted to injustice, you
can forgive.
Because He finished His Father’s work,
your life has worth.
Because He was forsaken, you will never
be alone.
Because He was buried, you can be
raised.
Because He lives, you don’t have to be
afraid.
Because He reached down to you, you don’t
have to work your way up to Him.
Because His promises are always true,
you can have hope!
-- Anne Graham Lotz in “God’s Story”
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