Holy Week

Holy means "set apart".  This is a special week set apart for remembrance, reflection and celebration.  

• Remember Jesus came to earth to show us a perfect life.  

• Reflect that although He was perfect, he was crucified. 

• Celebrate that He conquered death showing us the way to live eternally with Him.  

Easter is Sunday. I'm taking time every day this week to reflect on the last week of Jesus' life on earth.  He lived a mere 33 years yet he has impacted all of History.  Actually I believe history is His Story.  God created a beautiful earth for His best creation:  mankind.  But we failed Him.  Adam and Eve chose to be rebellious to God's simple rule (don't eat of one tree, just one).  

Every one of us makes that choice as well.  Do we want a trusting relationship with our Creator or do we want our own way?

One rebellious choice separates us from our Holy God.  One excellent choice restores that relationship.  Choose to repent, believe in Jesus sacrifice and commit to living in gratitude to Him.  Then you will enjoy eternity with God.

I've heard it said this way:  Do we live for the dot (our time on earth) or for the line (eternity).  I pray I live for the line this week.

That's what I believe.

Moving forward,

Jeff Roach

214-206-1169

www.brooketraining.com

Resurrection Day is Coming

This week is called Holy Week on the Christian calendar.  Holy means "set apart" for a divine purpose.  This is the week Christ followers take time to remember the incredible sacrifice Jesus made for all of mankind, believers and non believers alike.  The week starts with Palm Sunday where all of Jerusalem celebrated Jesus coming to town by lining his path with their coats and palm branches.  By "Spy" Wednesday the tide had turned, Jesus was betrayed by one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot.  On Thursday he went to pray in the garden.  He was then arrested and tried. He was innocent but none the less sentenced to die.  On Friday he was nailed to a cross between 2 criminals.      The followers of Jesus were heart broken.  

 

But everyone was surprised on Sunday when Jesus rose from the dead.   He appeared many times over the next 40 days to encourage his followers and show the world that he conquered death.  Within that time the disciples changed from feeling defeated to feeling victorious.  They then began telling anyone who would listen about what they had seen and experienced.  Jesus transformed their lives and he is still transforming lives today.  

 

That is what I believe.  Happy Easter everyone.

 

Moving forward,

 

Jeff Roach

 

www.transportationtraining.com 

 

 

 

 

He Came to Serve

Those in the Christian community have begun their "Holy Week".  (the remembrance of last week of Jesus life on earth)  The week started out amazing.  Palm Sunday.  As Jesus rode into town the crowds adored him, laid palm branches and their coats on the dirty pathway for him to ride through.  They yelled out praises to Him, honoring him as royalty.  He only lived a short 33 years on this earth yet we are still talking about him 2000 years later. He accomplished all he came to do in the time he had.  He didn't waste a minute.  We can learn a lot from his life, his legacy and his humble example.  He was all God and all man.  He can relate to our lives while he can see the future of all mankind.  

As this last week of Jesus life moved forward he spent time with his best buds, the 12 disciples.  He told them about what was to come but they didn't understand.  He had a passover meal with all 12 even the one that would betray him.  He washed their feet...a task usually performed by a lowly servant.  He was the son of God, God in the flesh yet he didn't use status to impress others.  

The night before he would be killed he took some of his disciples into the garden to pray.  He prayed so hard he sweated blood.  He asked that this cup be taken from him but if that was not God's plan he submitted to God's will.  The plan would give all men the pathway to a personal relationship with God.  In that garden, Jesus friends fell asleep.  Jesus woke them just as the guards came to take him away to be crucified.  

The day of crucifixion is now called Good Friday.  Why good?  It appeared the evil had triumphed.  But Jesus didn't stay dead. He conquered death for him and for all who believe.  That was good for us all.

Sunday when some ladies who loved Jesus came to the cave/grave they found it empty.  That was the first Easter.  

Easter is a celebration of the risen Savior, of new life and joy.

Moving forward

Jeff Roach

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Resurrection Day is Coming

This week Christians, all over the world, reflect on Jesus Christ of Nazareth’s last week on earth.  Thursday night was a remembrance of when Jesus and his disciples had their last supper together, the Passover meal.  They broke bread and drank wine.  Those two elements have since been a reminder of Christ’s body and blood sacrificed for all of mankind.   

 

Today is Good Friday, reflecting the day Christ was sacrificed on a cross for the forgiveness of sins to all who believe.   It was a rough, confusing day for those closest to Jesus.  It seemed to be a tragic day for them when they witnessed the death of  their friend Jesus, the man they put their hope in. Jesus had predicted and told them all that would happen, yet they didn’t understand.  It was unbelievable, but it happened.  Even Jesus didn’t want to die that way, but he chose to because He loved mankind.

 

But that is not the end of the story.

 

On Sunday morning when ladies came to the tomb to anoint Jesus body in the Jewish tradition, Jesus body was gone.  The only thing left in the tomb were the burial wrappings that had been on his body.   He had said he would rise from the dead and it appeared that he did.  It is quite a story.    Yet 2000+ years later millions have believed and lived their life trusting in Jesus and His love.

 

I don’t ever want to offend anyone that has a different belief, that is not my intention.  I enjoy listening to and respecting the beliefs of others.

 

Enjoy these days to celebrate time with family,  laugh as the little ones hunt for eggs and get extra rest.  Let’s seek peace for all of mankind.

 

Moving forward,

 

Jeff Roach

www.brooketraining.com

214-206-1169

 This week Christians all over the world have reflect on Jesus last week on earth.  Last night was a remembrance time of when Jesus and his disciples had their last supper together, the Passover meal.  The broke bread together as a