Judas, Michael Jackson, and Jesus Christ….
I can still remember the first time that I saw Michael Jackson’s video short “Thriller". The dancing was amazing, the zombies were scary, but the weird part was watching these bodies come out of graves.
I am always amazed at the difference in how Judas and Peter handled their betrayal of Jesus. Judas, when “seized with remorse” goes to have a conversation with the priest who claim “what is it to us…. that is your responsibility.” Judas guilt drives him to suicide. Peter, after denying Jesus three times, has a conversation with Jesus that unburdens his guilt and leads him to be the “rock” that Jesus builds his church. One decision brings life and the other decision brings death.
What do you do with this man named Jesus? What do you do with your sin and guilt? The answer to that question determines life or death.
When I read (Mat 27:51-53 NIV) At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. {52} The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. {53} They came out of the tombs, and after Jesus' resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many people.
I am always reminded that I have access to Jesus. I need to turn to him and non other for forgiveness and LIFE.
Are you feeling heavy with sin and guilt? No matter how doomed or dead you feel, have a talk with Jesus today. He will bring the thrill back to your life!
Brad Childers
February 26
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Great post, Brad! The temple curtain was thick and high and wide, like the gulf of sin that separated me from Jesus. When that veil was torn, when Jesus died, it opened THE way for me to come up from my own grave! That's a REAL Thriller!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI always wished I could have been in the garden in the cool of the morning with the two Marys. What would it have been like to see that angel and to be the first to find out that Jesus had indeed risen? I'm with Julie...the whole thing is the real thrill!
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts Brad, Julie & Holly! I could not read that post with the tune of Thriller bouncing around in my head. Resurrection power of God is thrilling!
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