On the way home, I passed by one of the older wooden-framed churches, just up the street from where we live.
I glanced over, and there on the front lawn was this live display, young men, re-enacting in part, the suffering of Jesus Christ, and the two criminals on either side.
A poignant display, I was overcome with emotions and wept, and pulled over to the nearest spot, to pray.
I can't remember a time when I was so deeply moved.
Atonement was made for our sins.
22 comments:
Wow, I bet that did strike you with emotions. Bet those guys are having a chilly day to do this, but after yesterday's terrible storm, I am thankful for the sun today. Happy Easter. The Lord bless you in this season.
Beckie in Brentwood, TN
powerful and moving
thanks for sharing this with us, have a blessed Easter sunday
So thankful there are those willing to take time from their busy lives, so others (like us) will stop and remember. So thankful for God's blessings...and so thankful for special friends...like you! Blessings~~Shine
That would have had me weeping too Jo. Must have felt very frightening to those young men, don't you think!
That had to be a heart touching moment, Jo. Sure brings Easter's reason to your mind and heart. Blessings to you, Susie
It must have been very powerful, because just reading what you wrote about it made me get teary-eyed. Blessings to you for posting this.
In Him
Grace
It would leave me numb. So powerful and humbling. Have a beautiful Easter. Hugs, Deb
We have had this in my small town before. It is very moving.
Hi Jo, Just home from another trip--and trying to catch up a bit... What an awesome post today... Makes me cry also... I always enjoy our Maundy Thursday service at church and also our Good Friday service... VERY moving and emotional... BUT--then on Easter Sunday, he LIVES... Thanks be to God...
Hope you have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy
Oh I can feel the emotion you felt-!
thank you for sharing this.
love
tweedles
A very moving post, and a wonderful experience for you.
" Atonement was made for our sins", isn't that amazing??!
Joy to you this Easter!
Jo- that's a deeply moving reinactment- I really can't imagine the emotions that would bring forth. Powerful for sure.
Just wow----
Have a wonderful weekend.
Vicki
I would have been crying too. Easter is such a special time of the year. I love my lord for suffering and dying for me to have eternal life. Very precious post Jo, thanks for sharing.
wOw...This definitely is a head turner. Very powerful! I pray that it opened the eyes and hearts of people passing by to what Easter is really about.
Awww, this is beautiful..thank you for sharing . Happy Easter
What a reminder!
Ann
It is so wonderful that I have blogger friends who have a close relationship with our Lord.
God Bless! you Jo,
"For God so loved the world He gave His only begotten Son" John 3:16.
I would have reacted the same way. A humbling moment. We are Grateful for His sacrifice.
Happy are all who have Jesus in their lives. He is with you always.
Wishing you and your family a most beautiful Easter.
Peace & Hugs,
Marlene
It is a time of year for reflection. Touching post.
Poignant, for sure. Wonderful.
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