Rolled Away

Happy Easter!

I’m so thankful to know Jesus Christ, to have a relationship with Him. As I recalled the sufferings and death of Christ this week, I reminded myself that Jesus willingly bore the cruelties of the cross of Calvary, He willingly chose death for the repentance and remission of our sins. Why did He do this when He held the power to call down twelve legions of angels to stop the hand of those who harmed Him?  BECAUSE HE LOVES US.

And so, with that thought in mind, I say thank you, Lord for the great sacrifice you made not only for me but for the world.

Easter Sunday is the day Christians cry in one resounding voice, “Thank you, Lord for the sacrifice you made for us.”

I’m thankful that, just like that stone that covered the tomb of Christ rolled away; my sins too, have rolled away. . .

Scroll down and enjoy an embedded video of the song, He Could Have Called Ten Thousand Angels.

Easter blessings,

Stephanie Boles
Author of the Called to His Purpose Series
Writing is my ministry, not my job

Bible Text:

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

(Romans 3:23, KJV)

¹⁶For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

¹⁷For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
(John 3:16-17, KJV)

¹Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.

²And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
³And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
⁴And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
⁵And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
⁶He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
⁷Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
(Luke 24:1-7, KJV)

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

(Matthew 26:53, KJV)

A Song: He Could Have Called Ten Thousand Angels

The Lyrics

He Could Have Called Ten Thousand AngelsWords and Music by Ray Overholt

They bound the hands of Jesus in the garden where He prayed;
They led Him thro' the streets in shame.
They spat upon the Savior so pure and free from sin;
They said, "Crucify Him; He's to blame."

Refrain
He could have called ten thousand angels
To destroy the world and set Him free.
He could have called ten thousand angels,
But He died alone, for you and me.

Upon His precious head they placed a crown of thorns;
They laughed and said, "Behold the King!"
They struck Him and they cursed Him
and mocked His holy name
All alone He suffered everything.

(Refrain)

When they nailed Him to the cross,
His mother stood nearby,
He said, "Woman, behold thy son!"
He cried, "I thirst for water," but they gave Him none to drink.
Then the sinful work of man was done.

(Refrain)

To the howling mob He yielded;
He did not for mercy cry.
The cross of shame He took alone.
And when He cried, "It's finished,"
He gave Himself to die;
Salvation's wondrous plan was done.

(Refrain)