Good Easter Sunday mornin'

[Shortgrass]

Easter morning! The young child reaches in the basket of goodies and hold up a huge chocolate bunny. Eyes wide with anticipation, they bite into a big chocolate ear—it's hollow! Empty, nothing, as the sweet taste fades quickly, a sense of disappointment materializes within their heart. Such is life for so many. They go for the sweet stuff, possessions, power, pleasure, things that promise so much, but prove to be, futile, empty, hollow, and meaningless; disappointment and despair begin to find their way into the heart. This life is like a big chocolate bunny, that promises so much, but it is just an empty vacuum; it is useless, irrational, pointless, foolish, and meaningless. Almost 3,000 years ago Solomon spoke of this dilemma in the book of Ecclesiastes. He possessed tremendous intellect, power and wealth. He deprived his heart of no pleasure that he desired, but found this one simple truth to be the only single thing of any value. "Fear God, and keep His commandments, for this is man's all." A life spent walking humbly with God is so fulfilling, meaningful, and of value. A sense of direction leads into eternity. This life is something of lasting substance. So simple a truth, but yet the hollow bunny woos the masses. Have yourselves a good Sunday mornin', and a great rest of the week. Remember to fill that empty place with Him, not just on Easter, but every day.

 

[Steve]

A sense of direction leads into eternity.

interesting note many seem to never find...

May GOD bless you and your family on this Easter.

Steve and Annie

and watch out for them hollow bunnies in life..

 

[John SD]

Thanks Shortgrass, and a very Happy and Blessed Easter to everyone on ranchersnet!

 

[gcreekrch]

Thanks Shortgrass, as usual your insight rings true again.

You and everyone on Ranchers have a good Easter Sunday yourselves.




Dave and Debbie

 

[Soapweed]

Thanks, Shortgrass. God always speaks through you in such fine form, but this message is the best one yet.

Happy Easter, everyone.

 

[redrobin]

The Resurrection is the singular significant event. Enjoy your Easter.

 

[Shortgrass]

We returned from Signal Rock, a spot the indians used to build signal fires, and the sunrise service. A fine morning, and great service. A couple of new calves to greet us, life is good. The risen Christ has made it thus! Thanks for the happy Easter greetings, and same to all on this thread.

 

[leanin' H]

We awoke this beautiful Easter morn to a blanket of fresh snow. The Desert is so pretty in the early morning when it is all dressed up in it's Sunday best! I walked out to chore and almost felt guilty to make tracks on the perfect white canvas. I couldn't help but think of our own renewal thanks to the miracle of the Ressurection! What a beautiful reminder that the Lord knows me and is mindful of me and sends me morning's like today. I fed the stock and found a cow under the barn in the midst of calving. An Easter bull calf that the kids call "Peter". Just another small and simple miracle sent directly to our family from the Master! Happy Easter everyone! Thanks Shortgrass for your thoughtful words! Thanks to you Lord for, well for everything!