Sunday, April 21, 2019

The Third Day || Easter '19



Good morning, friends! And a happy Resurrection Day to you all. :D

In participation with an Easter celebration blog event known as The Third Day, I wanted to share a few random Easter-related things with y'all. Just some things I've been mulling over and contemplating. Maybe you can gain something from it as well, and I'd love to chat about these points with y'all in the comments. :)


For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 
~ 1 corinthians 1:18 kjv


• Knowing that Judas would betray him—already had even—Jesus still welcomed him to the table in the Upper Room for a meal. He still bowed low and washed the feet that had went to the Pharisees and sold His life. Still placed food in the palm that clutched the thirty pieces of silver. Still offered drink to the lips that agreed to a price of coin in exchange for the King of Kings.

What kind of amazing, unconditional, agape love is that? I know there's no way we could even begin to love like Jesus did, but...but what if we at least tried? What if we strove a little harder? What kind of crazy-radical impact could we have then? I don't know, but I can imagine it would be more than the talk of the town.


• In order to become one of His, one has to take heed to the message of salvation, has to have faith, has to believe in the bloodied cross and the three day burial and glorious resurrection. Because THAT is Christ. That is the message that brings hope and peace and joy.


• Jesus Christ, the One who healed the lame and blind and demon-posessed. Who flipped over tables and chased the money-changers from the house of worship. Who taught the children and mentored His disciples. Who defeated death, hell, and the grave.

You see... It wasn't all for glory, fame, or honor. He did it for you. All of it—He did it for me. And He did it for you.


When Christ is preached with passion and power, no matter the persecution, profession will be made and His presence will come and bring joy. 

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The Third Day blog and social media trend was started by Julia from Lit Aflame. Hop on over to her blog for details on the giveaway! Other awesome people sharing today are...

Lit Aflame: The Third Day Official Launch Post // Giveaway, Schedules, and PRAISING GOD 
Lit Aflame: Karis' Testimony // A Guest Post 
Soldier Girl Stories: And It Was Good 
A Need To Breathe: Testimony 
A Passion For Christ: Testimony 
Books, Life, and Christ: Testimony 
Standing Firm In My Faith: Testimony  

thoughts on these? are you enjoying The Third Day series? 

how are you celebrating the Savior's death, burial, and resurrection? 

14 comments:

  1. So glad to see you taking part in this!! This was beautiful, girl. Happy Resurrection Sunday!!

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  2. God's love is amazing!

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  3. Amazing post, Faith! <3 Happy Resurrection Day!

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  4. Lovely post, Faith! <3
    I hope you had a wonderful Easter! :)

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    1. Thanks for reading! Hope you had a fabulous weekend as well :)

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  5. I LOVED THIS POST! It was such a wonderful reminder of just how great our Savior is!

    Thank you for joining The Third Day celebration!

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    1. That means so much!

      Thanks so much for reading and hosting the celebration of Jesus! <3

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  6. AMEN!!

    This is so so true!! I find myself wondering the same thing about the fist point you make! Like, what if we at least strove to be as loving as our Savior is?? I mean gosh. What an impact we could make!!

    Thank you for this post, Faith!! <3

    Lily Cat (Boots) | lilycatscountrygirlconfessions.blogspot.com

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    1. Isn't that a crazy-awesome thought?! I heard a mention of that on the radio last week and it's stuck with me. Just wow.

      Thanks for commenting, dear!

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