MOVE . . . THAT . . . ROCK

*Just an FYI: I was going to post this on the actual day of Easter, but because I was coming back from out of town, the Monday after, (past 1 AM) just had to do.*

I have always loved the show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition that airs on ABC. I used to watch all the time. It was such a heart-warming show. Plus, Ty Pennington is wonderful. Anyway, one of my favorite parts, probably what I looked forward to the most, was the part when the family got out of the limo and stood behind the bus. They were all so eager to see what was behind that Greyhound (or whatever it was). They had waited so long and endured so much adversity. Then the family, along with the community, says, "MOVE THAT BUS!" With that, the bus is moved and the family is relieved. It's moving to watch.

This reminds me a lot of Easter in a way. As Christians, or simply just people, we wait and wait through the tough situations life throws at us. Sometimes we feel like we can't go through what we've been given. For me, I know that there have been times when I have simply lost hope. The feelings of sadness, anger, and disbelief cover up the feelings of joy, peace, and hope. However, it is through Easter that I am reminded that the trials I go through are never everlasting. What is everlasting is the light and life from Christ. By moving the rock away from the tomb, the feelings of sadness shall be gone. Darkness shall be gone. Joy and light shall reign forever. Hope is restored.




Lots of times we forget the significance of this rock. To me, it's a reminder that through Christ we can overcome ANYTHING. We can even essentially overcome death in a sense. I mean, He proved that one! So in my life, I am so glad that Jesus or the Lord or whomever said, "MOVE THAT ROCK!"