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Today has been a blessed day... Yesterday was as well. Yesterday we held our Maundy Thursday service at church. A fair number meet at the church for a time of worship and fellowship. This is usually a low attended service... mainly, I believe, because we observe the ordinance of Feet Washing. Within our tradition Feet Washing is held as an ordinance along with Baptism and Communion. It truly is a special time of worship and follows the example of our Lord (John 13). Like I said, the number in attendance was low, but I believe we had a great time... I know I did.
Today was another special time for me... and my family. I had been asked to participate with our ministerial association Good Friday service held today. This was my second year in a row to be included in the service, and I was glad to be asked. Today seven pastors, representing six different churches in the area came together to dramatically read the account from Scripture of Jesus' arrest and crucifixion. My wife and kids were present at the service, during which my kids had asked questions (my wife wrote them down) about what they had experienced. They were good questions and I had the privilege to explain in even greater detail about the meaning of this Easter season.
As I reflect over the day I realize how much I have been given by God. He loves me so much that He gave His One and only Son to die in my place for MY sins. Wow, it's difficult for me to understand what I have been saved from. Yet I am understanding more and more about what He has saved me to... to love God and to love others. This is my chief calling... this is my purpose... and it is renewed each and every day.