Easter is when we normally celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Jesus’ resurrection opens to us the most delightful experience imaginable, that of knowing our Creator.It is very easy for us to take this relationship for granted, and behave as if God is only there for our convenience. It is easy for us to dismiss Him at will, as if we created Him. Observing the perfection of nature reveals that we are the created.
God is not some figment of our imagination, or the work of our hands. He is the Almighty God, the Creator of all that is seen and unseen. We should not be careless about our relationship with God, and squander this opportunity of lifetime.
This is not some meaningless academic exercise for us in Barbados. The Barbados Constitution states in part: “Now, therefore, the people of Barbados proclaim that they are a sovereign nation founded upon principles that acknowledge the supremacy of God”.
So, what are these principles that acknowledge the supremacy of God? How do we approach and interact with our God? Jesus explained that we should love God, and love each-other.
Jesus showed how we may: love God with all our heart, believe Him with all our mind, serve Him with all our strength, and trust him with all our soul. He also showed how we should assist those in desperate need, even if they do not ask.
Our embrace of wrong can separate us from our Creator. If we are repentant, God, like a loving Father, is always willing to forgive us. This forgiveness can remove the guilt that may weigh-down a person from achieving their potential.
Some prefer a life of separation from God, which is their right. But they should not allow any unfortunate experience keep them away from God. They also have a right to know that acknowledging God as sovereign can only benefit them. Solutions Barbados wishes everyone a fulfilling Easter.
Grenville Phillips II
President of Solutions Barbados
Easter Message from Solutions Barbados
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