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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Salvation’s Mysteries

As I reflect on God’s unspeakable gift of eternal life through the death and resurrection of His Son, I am utterly undone by His love. My mind cannot begin to comprehend what He has done, or how or why. The paradox is not only in the cross, but in all aspects of His awesome salvation plan. 

These thoughts inspired the poem below. May all of you have a blessed Resurrection Sunday reflecting on the mysteries of His amazing grace! Trust in Him and live forever!

Hebrews 12:2; John 13:12-17; Revelation 20:4; 17:14; 19:16; Colossians 1:12-22; 1 Corinthians 15; 1:27; John 10:17; 1:3; 3:3-8, 16; 16:28;  1 John 3:16; Isaiah 53; 1:18; 55:9; Romans 5-6; 12:2;  2 Corinthians 5:19-20; 1 Peter 5:5-6; Matthew 19:30; 20:16; 18:3-4; Luke 9:24; 17:33; Ephesians 2:5-9

 
Salvation’s Mysteries

Jesus Christ was born to die
Endured the cross to feel the joy
Of saving sinners who were lost.
Jesus served so we could reign
Laid down His life to rise again.

Maker of all, the King of Kings
A lowly worm crushed by our sins.
The cruel thorns, the ugly scars
Reveal the beauty of His heart.

His blood-soaked cross made peace with God
His holiness removed our sins --
Washed white as snow in His shed blood
Reconciled our souls to Him.

He loved us despite our hate
He forgave while we rebelled
The Lord bowed down to take our shame
He gave all for our great gain.

His ways are not our ways.
His thoughts are not our thoughts.
If cast down, He will raise us up.
If we are last, we will be first.

We die to sin to be reborn
We lose our life to save our soul
We leave the world to live in Him
He died and rose so we can live.

Foolish things confound the wise
You can’t earn your way to Paradise.
Let Truth win out – think like a child.
Turn to Him – forsake your pride.

Trust in Him with childlike faith
Accept His precious gift of grace.
That moment seals your destiny.
You’ll live with Him eternally.


© 2013 Laurie Collett
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40 comments:

  1. mail4roseyMarch 30, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    The moment does seal your destiny, in a very, very good way. Thank you for shouting out a reminder.

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    1. Laurie CollettMarch 30, 2013 at 11:06 AM

      Thanks, Rosey, for your sweet comment! Praise God that the instant we trust Him, our salvation is secure throughout eternity!
      Happy Easter to you!
      Laurie

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  2. Nadwrażliwiec March 30, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    I wish You all the best for Easter :) May life Christ give You support from heaven. Greetings for You with best wishes!

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    1. Laurie CollettMarch 30, 2013 at 6:37 PM

      Thank you, Zim! May you and yours have a blessed Easter, full of His joy and peace! Greetings and love to you,
      Laurie

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  3. DeniseMarch 31, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    Have a very blessed Easter.

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    1. Laurie CollettMarch 31, 2013 at 5:51 PM

      May you and yours have a blessed Easter too, dear one!
      Laurie

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  4. PiaMarch 31, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Happy Easter!

    Blessings,
    Pia

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    1. Laurie CollettMarch 31, 2013 at 5:55 PM

      Happy Resurrection Sunday to you and yours, Pia!
      God bless,
      Laurie

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  5. Frank E. BlasiMarch 31, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    Dear Laurie,
    Your poem was well put together.
    Another demonstration on your writing skills - to construct a poem and make it work so beautifully.
    Wishing you a happy Easter,
    Frank.

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    1. Laurie CollettMarch 31, 2013 at 6:12 PM

      Thanks so much, Frank! I appreciate your kind words. Hope you & yours had a wonderful, blessed Easter!
      God bless,
      Laurie

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  6. BrendaApril 1, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    Such truth in your poem Laurie,
    Everything we need is in Jesus, without Him we are nothing and have nothing. What we might have thought was righteousness in us before we knew the righteousness of Jesus was filthy rags.
    God bless you for sharing.

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    1. Laurie CollettApril 2, 2013 at 10:26 AM

      Amen, Brenda -- He is all we need! We have no merit on our own -- only the holiness in His shed blood. God bless you for your encouraging words,
      Laurie

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  7. Donald FishgrabApril 1, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    It is impossible to understand how he could love us enough to go through it all for us. Thankfully, we don't have to understand, but just accept that love by faith.

    Great poem.

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    1. Laurie CollettApril 2, 2013 at 10:31 AM

      Thanks, Donald! His infinite love is incomprehensible -- we can only trust and praise Him in faith.
      God bless,
      Laurie

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  8. a joyful noiseApril 1, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Thank you for sharing at "Tell Me a Story." I loved your poem, and especially the stanza:
    Foolish things confound the wise
    You can’t earn your way to Paradise.
    Let Truth win out – think like a child.
    Turn to Him – forsake your pride.

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    1. Laurie CollettApril 2, 2013 at 10:33 AM

      Thanks so much, Hazel! I'm glad you like the poem, and I appreciate your kind comment!
      Blessings to you,
      Laurie

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  9. Veronica LeeApril 2, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Such beautiful words - an impactive message of the real meaning of Easter - not just eggs and bunnies!

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    1. Laurie CollettApril 3, 2013 at 10:39 AM

      Thanks so much, Veronica! His resurrection changed everything!
      God bless,
      Laurie

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  10. LauraApril 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    So, beautiful, Laurie. Totally undone.

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    1. Laurie CollettApril 3, 2013 at 10:40 AM

      Laura, your encouragement is such a blessing! Hope you had a beautiful Easter and are having a grace-filled week in His love!
      Laurie

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  11. Simply BethApril 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Thank you for sharing this. Your words brought much to this somewhat new Christian who is still taking in everything from this past Easter weekend. Blessings to you.

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    1. Laurie CollettApril 3, 2013 at 1:15 PM

      Thank you so much, Beth, for your visit and sweet comment! I am blessed to hear that you found the post helpful. Praying for you and your ministry.
      God bless you!
      Laurie

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  12. JacquelineApril 3, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Yes, I am like a child in my faith...He keeps drawing me, and I love Him. What a friend we have in Jesus!!! Blessings to you, Laurie!

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    1. Laurie CollettApril 3, 2013 at 7:13 PM

      Amen, Jacqueline! What a blessing it is to have childlike faith -- to trust and obey! He is the Friend Who sticks closer than a brother.
      Love in Him,
      Laurie

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  13. caryjoApril 3, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Yep. My rebelliousness is something I've continued to lay on the Lord's heart and my salvation. So grateful for Him. So grateful. Thank you for the poem, for sharing.

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    1. Laurie CollettApril 3, 2013 at 7:21 PM

      Praise God for His amazing gift of salvation while we were still his enemies! His infinite love covers all our sins. We have so much to be thankful for. Thanks so much, caryjo, for your sweet comment, and God bless.
      Laurie

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  14. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing at the Oh What a HAPPY Day party.

    Holly at Not Done Growing

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    1. Laurie CollettApril 3, 2013 at 7:23 PM

      Thanks, Holly, for your comment and for hosting! Have a blessed week!
      Laurie

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  15. CynthiaApril 3, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    He is the Answer. I enjoyed your writing. Many blessings to you and yours!

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    1. Laurie CollettApril 3, 2013 at 7:33 PM

      Thanks so much, Cynthia, for your lovely comment and for following -- I'm following you back! He is indeed the Answer to all our questions and problems!
      Blessings to you also,
      Laurie

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  16. Hwindeler@gmail.comApril 3, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Beautiful words pointing to Christ. :)

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    1. Laurie CollettApril 4, 2013 at 10:31 AM

      Thanks so much, Heather, for your kind comment & for following!
      God bless you,
      Laurie

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  17. Michell PulliamApril 5, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    He is so ABSOLUTELY awesome isn't He?!! Thanks so much for sharing about the awesomeness of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ! Thanks also for dropping by and linking up...have a blessed weekend Laurie!

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    1. Laurie CollettApril 5, 2013 at 7:28 AM

      Thanks, Michell, for your sweet comment and for hosting! He is awesome indeed! May you have a blessed weekend, full of His love and grace,
      Laurie

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  18. LisaApril 5, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Love this! Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful weekend

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    1. Laurie CollettApril 5, 2013 at 7:32 AM

      Thanks so much, Lisa, for your visit and lovely comment!
      God bless,
      Laurie

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  19. Katherines CornerApril 6, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    beautiful. Thank you for sharing at the hop, your participation makes the hop extra special. Big Hugs P.S. the new giveaway posted yesterday!

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    1. Laurie CollettApril 7, 2013 at 7:48 PM

      Thanks so much, Katherine, for your lovely comment & for hosting! Blessings to you,
      Laurie

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  20. Laurie CollettApril 10, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Thanks Jennifer, for your comment & for hosting! Seems like Friday is almost here -- wherever does the time go? :-)
    God bless,
    Laurie

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  21. Adorned From AboveApril 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Hi Laurie,
    We just wanted to let you know that we featured this post at this weeks Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
    Have a great week.
    Debi and Charly

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