What is God Saying to me?

Empty Tomb – Easter Reflections

![]() When I think of the empty tomb, I think of a God who is faithful, a God who is powerful, who is willing and who is present.
I’ve taken the changes caused by COVID-19 in stride. I looked at the extra family time as a blessing and I’ve fully enjoyed having my kids home. I felt confident that God was going to use this time to strengthen our family, our church and our community. We’ve been good… Until recently. Over the weekend I felt irritated and anxious. I couldn’t shake the feeling of inadequacy and the unknown seemed to loom over me. I pushed through and stayed busy. By Wednesday I felt like I hit a brick wall. My heart felt extremely heavy for those suffering, for those who were living in fear. I felt helpless, overwhelmed and depleted. I thought of Easter, always a special and sacred holiday for our family, and a wave of guilt washed over me. I didn’t feel ready or excited, I felt numb to it all. This isn’t the first time I felt this way. I knew what to do. It’s the only thing I know to do that always shines light on the deepest, darkest parts of my heart. I worshiped. I thanked Him for who He was and I held my hands out in surrender, knowing He was there in the middle of the chaos and darkness just waiting for me to acknowledge His presence.
The tomb is empty. He is faithful, He is powerful, He is willing and He is present.
Just a couple hours later I was asked to write a blog post. Just some thoughts on Easter. Ha. I smiled as I responded because isn’t that just like God? Isn’t it like God to want to use us at our weakest. He is a good God who is always reminding me to look up and to enter into His presence where I’ll find peace and abundant life. He is willing to intervene on our behalf but are we willing to let Him? Are we willing to surrender our worry, our pride, our selfishness, our laziness and replace it with praise and thankfulness? Are we willing to give Him our time, our effort, our fears? He’s willing to meet us. He’s so willing and so faithful. He never gives up on us. He is always working and I’m always learning. When I let go, He steps in.
The tomb is empty. He is faithful, He is powerful, He is willing and He is present.
For many reasons, this Easter will be like no other. I suddenly feel an urgency to celebrate who God is and all that He has done for me. I’m expectant and my heart feels ready. This Easter already feels special and sacred. I’m thankful for a God who calls us deeper- He calls us out- He draws us close. And He continues to remind us that-
The tomb is empty! He is faithful, He is powerful, He is willing and He is present.
May God bless you all this Easter season. Wendy Meleshchuk |

He is still working – Easter Reflections



Worship – Easter Reflections


Can you relate?
But…In His faithfulness God will not let me (or you) stay there. I feel Him stirring in my heart that there is more to learn here. There is something powerful and true to be learned about worship individually , in isolation.
Can we go on this individual journey together? God has linked us together as a body – a church family made up of precious individuals walking together in the same direction. Each voice to be developed and honed intimately in the secret place. Then, brought together powerfully and corporately to break the strongholds of darkness.
First things first… Where are my eyes? Where am I oriented?
God brought me to 2 Chronicles 20 this morning. The story of King Jehoshaphat, a man intent on God’s commands and endeavoring to lead his people in the truth of the Word. A great army – greater than any the people of Judah could withstand – was marching against them. When word came to the King he “resolved to inquire of the Lord”. He gathered the kingdom together in fasting, stood up in the assembly and began to pray. His prayer is an example of proper orientation:
First, he proclaimed Who God is “Power and might are in Your hand, no one can withstand You” Second, he proclaimed what God had done “You drove out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and gave it forever to the descendants of Abraham Your friend”.
Third, he brought his request to the Lord “now here are men from Ammon, Moab and Mount Sier… coming to drive us out of the possession YOU gave us as inheritance.
Finally – He said “Our God , will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”
God brings about a great victory – through no effort on their part. ( If you get a chance read this chapter)
The key was where they placed their eyes (their hopes, their answer, their deliverance).
Right now, perhaps more than ever, there are loud competing voices to capture your eyes, to turn your heart toward fear and isolation. The key to worshiping is to first and foremost stay oriented on the Creator and Lover of your soul. He has the answers and alone holds the victory. As we everyday orient our hearts on Who He is and What He has done, bring our requests and then keep our eyes on Him we will find that place of worship.
Set your heart on Him and Who He is and worship will naturally flow from your heart.
Let’s endeavor to do this together in the coming weeks. Let God hone your heart as He reveals more and more of Who He is… as your eyes stay on Him. Here is a song that was shared with me. I pray it helps you to be still and and know – to focus your eyes on the One.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d-BlfWp280
In Love….. Eliza Zehr

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