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Take a Walk of Reflection
Perhaps you have noticed that at certain times of the year such as Christmas and Easter we have additional items placed in the foyer and sanctuary. Items such as a Christmas tree, mangers, figures depicting Jesus, etc.
Today as you walk around the building please take a moment to pause and reflect on 4 different images. Together these 4 steps lead us through our Savior’s heartbreaking and yet exciting story of suffering and sacrifice to glory, and finally we end in focused remembrance. May we be built up in our most holy faith as we reflect through steps 1, 2, 3, and 4…
1. On the welcome center – Our Savior’s suffering is shown as He bears His cross and reminds us of His words to each of us, (Luke 9:23 – And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.).
2. On the wall above clipboard heaven – Our Savior’s sacrifice is depicted as He is crucified and reminds us of our scriptural example (Galatians 2:20 – I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.).
3. On the wall behind the pulpit where God’s word is boldly proclaimed – Our Savior left the cross and the tomb empty then, just as they are to this very day. (Mark 6:5-7 – But he said to them,“ Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. 5 He has been raised! 6 He is not here. Look, there is the place where they laid him. 7 But go, tell his disciples…)
4. On the communion table – Our Savior wore this crown of thorns in agony so we might one day wear a crown of life. Here we focus and remember our Savior’s death. (Jas 1:12 – Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.)
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