CELEBRATION

You just finished celebrating Passover and My resurrection. The two celebrations are so closely related. I had My last Passover meal with My disciples just before Passover began on the 14th day of Abib. I told them that night that I would not drink the fruit of the vine again with them until I was with them eternally. I told them earlier that I would be crucified and resurrected on the third day, but none of them understood what I was saying. Shortly after our dinner together I was betrayed. My disciples had no idea of the many trials that awaited them in only a matter of days.

The Children of Israel experienced their first Passover when they were freed to leave Egypt. They had a victory celebration after they crossed the Red Sea. They too would face almost unbearable trials after that first Passover meal.

I had another meal with My disciples after I was resurrected. It was then that those things I told them began to sink into their hearts. My exhortation to you is to take every opportunity to celebrate and remember how I have delivered you from bondage. Even though you may face trials later, know assuredly that I will strengthen and establish you during those trials.

MATTHEW 26:2; LUKE 24:38-43