Nº 402 It is not exceptionally worthy people that Jesus loves, but His love is exceptional in that He loves those of no value at all. In fact, He loves us in our sin. Only such a view of love correctly appreciates the sacrifice of Christ and respects the infinite chasm between what is deserved and mercy. - Jim Elliff Atop the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus began to glow. He was joined by two renowned heroes of the faith, Moses and Elijah. Jesus’ three stunned disciples watched incredulously...

Nº 401 We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining- they just shine. - D.L. Moody The first day of creation must have been spectacular. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. (Genesis 1:3) Day one of creation went from utter darkness to brilliant light. But that was just the beginning. Another light shined forth when Jesus came out of the tomb - the first day of...

Nº 400 Think of the cross and let your tears flow. But you must wipe those tears away, for Christ is not in the grave. - C.H. Spurgeon Isaiah painted Jesus’ painful portrait. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. (Isaiah 53:3a) Every Easter has its Good Friday. The joy and celebration of Easter morning flowed from the pain and agony of Good Friday. We know of three times when Jesus wept. He wept over the death of his friend Lazarus (John 11:35)....