What Is All The Fuss About

Men are not actually an inquisitive type being, but at times we are triggered by curiosity when something is happening around us or in our city/town we live in, and we want to know more. It could some big band hitting our 'shores' and we may be intrigued to get tickets and go to the show. Maybe, like some, with families, the circus is visiting and we are curious to see what acts they do or perform.

In April we are, in South Africa that is, in holiday mode as schools close for a period before until after the Easter weekend. Many go away for a well deserved break while others chill at home. For many it's a time to enjoy with family, or relatives, or friends. It's time to braai [barbecue] and have some fun in the sun [if summer or spring season]. But what is April really about, although not the correct actual time in date and month maybe, it has a great meaning to us Christians, we who are believers and followers of Jesus Christ.

The fuss is about the celebrating of our Saviour God who became flesh amongst us for 32 years, then sacrificed Himself on the cross on Calvary, Skull Hill, and died for our sins. He offered us salvation through His sacrifice. He offered us an eternal life through His sacrifice. He offered us victory over darkness And sin through His sacrifice. He did this because He has and will always love us. He created us!

So what are you doing about all this fuss now? At our church, Real Life Church [Assemblies of God] in Krugersdorp we have what is called a "Good Friday experience". There isn't a service, but between 8am and 2pm we visit the church as a family, or individually, and walk through various "stations" created to celebrate Jesus Christ and what He did for us. There are Bible reading stations, prayer stations, and a place to watch movies like "Passion of the Christ" or similar. There is a station or two where we praise and thank Him for what He did for us.

There is a station, usually the last one, where we sit and participate in the braking of bread. There are prayer request stations and a "time before God" stations. It takes an hour or so to go through the whole process. Then come Sunday, we celebrate Jesus' resurrection once again. So what's all the fuss about? It is about our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

You are a Christian brother correct? Then what are you doing over the Easter weekend and these holidays? I'm going to enjoy my time before Christ Jesus my God, and then enjoy my holiday/break where He will be part of it all... Enjoy!