Friday’s Here But Sunday’s Coming

Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?  1 Corinthians 15:55

Cross Against The Light

CHRIST IS RISEN!

This is the third go round for this post-Easter:2011,2012 2013. For the two of us, it is deeply moving. We take you though the dark day of Good Friday and end with a goose bump inspiring dance. May you see the Christ in all of these short videos and in the faces of believers from around the globe. He died but He is risen indeed!


Jesus. He, Who was there at the Beginning, came to Earth, a seemingly insignificant planet located in the Orion Spur off the Perseus Arm in the Milky Way galaxy.  Yet, this planet was particularly blessed for this place was the home of those created in the image of the Creator. These were a special people, dearly loved. 

Enjoy this video called The Mountain by Terje Sorgjerd,  which was filmed  April 4-11, 2011at El Teide which is Spain´s highest mountain. It is one of the best places in the world to photograph the stars and is also the location of Teide Observatories, considered to be one of the world´s best observatories. You will see stunning views of the Milky Way. Think of a God who created far more than what you can see here but still loves you

 

Yet, these  beloved people of God were strangely rebellious. They grew tired of their King and His rules. They turned from Him and a darkness settled over the planet. That is why the Light came. And so, on a day called Good Friday, a strange name for a day of execution, He was crucified by the very people He created, loved and came to redeem. The angels gasped in confusion.  How does one execute the Eternal? And why?  But, there was a plan. There had always been a plan.

So, they laid Him in the ground. Death and sadness consumed them. The Light of the world seemingly had been extinguished. But, just before He died, He said something curious to the thief. "Today you will be with Me in paradise."  Paradise? He was dead, wasn't He? Perhaps they could not see it in the midst of their grief and disappointment, but soon they would learn a deep truth. In darkness there is always the Light of the World, always!  But, they would have to look into the darkness to really see it.

Watch "The Aurora" by Terje Sorgjerd. He spent a week capturing one of the biggest aurora borealis shows in recent years.  This video was shot in and around Kirkenes and Pas National Park bordering Russia, at 70 degree north and 30 degrees east. 

Then, on Easter morning, death lost it's final shot at victory. The Light entered the Body and He once again walked amongst His people who were no longer lost but had been found. Unburdened by their sin, they started to dance and continue to dance because Sunday has come and the Lord of the Dance will be with them, always! 

Rejoice with our brothers and sisters in Budapest, Hungary who, for many years, had to practice their faith in the dark. I visited this very square years ago as a high school student, never imagining that faith would one day be openly celebrated here. On April 4, 2010, over 1,300 young people, all of them members of Faith Church, celebrated Resurrection Sunday.

Then, the following year, even more showed up. Isn't that like the faith? They told a few and then  a few more and before they realized it, the world changed.

This dance inspired more dances all around the world. May you join in the dance of the Resurrection because

CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED! HALLELUJAH!

Comments

Friday’s Here But Sunday’s Coming — 22 Comments


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    The joy expressed by the dancers in Budapest is infectious! Thank you for those videos. They made my day.


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    A very uplifting post, Dee and Deb. Thanks!


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    I love this version of Lord of the Dance
    the pure joy and grace-filled spirit of the dancers shines through.
    Dancing and trying to celebrate Easter every day!


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    I apologize for trying to send a link off this site. I didn’t realize that it wouldn’t come through and might be against the rules. If anyone is interested in seeing the Lord of the Dance by the Alexander Brothers you can find in on YouTube – it is a really special version. Again, I am sorry for any confusion caused by my post.


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    “He is not here. He is Risen, just as He said”


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    Beautiful & so inspiring, I love the song from soundtrack of Gladiators playing in
    The Aurora…

    Charlotte Bronte captures what my heart would say if I had her wisdom.

    “We know that God is everywhere; but certainly we feel His presence most when His works are on the grandest scale spread before us; and it is in the unclouded night-sky, where His worlds wheel their silent course, that we read clearest His infinitude, His omnipotence, His omnipresence.”
    ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre


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    I’ve got a Roku box and can stream Vimeo vids on my Tv, which is exactly what I’m about to do with the two you’ve posted here, Dee. Thanks so much for them!

    The sunset here tonight was lovely, even though the sky is still distinctly wintry-looking. Being able to watch that on Good Friday was/is comforting.


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    The Bible says many things. Priests, preachers and theologians say even more. At day’s end, it’s what I choose to believe of my own accord. I believe Messiah, I cling to his very person and nothing more.


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    Rose

    We allow links.


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    Muff Potter wrote:

    I believe Messiah, I cling to his very person and nothing more

    Ditto, Muff


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    May the incredible, overwhelming love of God, the love by which Jesus chose the cross, be experienced by ever member of the TWW family this Easter.Whatever the struggles, whatever the scars, may you know that the Creator of the universe loves you infinitely, and may you be reassured that wherever the church builds itself up at the expense of the ‘least of these’, wherever it discriminates against one type of human being to the benefit of another, wherever victims are blamed for hurting, wherever guarding the money trail is more important than guarding the truth — wherever these things are said and done the church is not speaking on behalf of her Lord, and has no authority to pronounce on things in His name


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    I loved all of these. It made my Easter extra special.


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    Amen.
    @ Lynne T:


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    I have heard a sermon that contains that phrase, several times. Usually in a black church, but once by Tony Campolo at an event in Washington, D.C. in the late 1990s. Of course, Tony is as close to black in his preaching as a white guy can get, having been in a mostly black church a lot of his adult life. Great sermon.

    Then there is a duet I heard once. Two men. One is singing as the devil and the other as the grave. Conspiring to defeat the Savior by keeping him in the ground. Ends with a wail of defeat and Satan and the grave blame each other for their failure. Great work, but I have not been able to find the music. If any have heard it, I would love to know.


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    I’m in the middle of moving now (new job coming up), so I will watch all the videos later. For now, I wish everyone a happy and blessed Easter. I pray for much happiness and strength to Deb and Dee, and to all who read and participate here.


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    Arce wrote:

    I have heard a sermon that contains that phrase, several times. Usually in a black church, but once by Tony Campolo at an event in Washington, D.C. in the late 1990s. Of course, Tony is as close to black in his preaching as a white guy can get, having been in a mostly black church a lot of his adult life. Great sermon.
    Then there is a duet I heard once. Two men. One is singing as the devil and the other as the grave. Conspiring to defeat the Savior by keeping him in the ground. Ends with a wail of defeat and Satan and the grave blame each other for their failure. Great work, but I have not been able to find the music. If any have heard it, I would love to know.

    By Carman, “Sunday’s on the way”
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-z9oV09rkI&feature=youtube_gdata_player


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    Thanks DaveAA, great video and song, somewhat similar concept. But not the one I had heard some 30 years ago.


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    What a beautiful and moving post. Thank you, Dee. This Easter weekend has been special for me. I have found a church to truly worship in and I am soooo grateful to God for pointing me in that direction. Thank you Jesus for dying for me, and all of us. You are truly beautiful.


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    That is very similar to what I remember, and part of the difference may be my memory after 30 or so years. And we were four deacons from our church in a car on the way to or from Ridgecrest for a deacons retreat weekend, so there was also some commentary in the car as we went.