My piano is a tiny one, unlike any I have Ever seen, a conversation piece. It was passed on from a friend to my Daughter, and finally on to me. It just fits in the corner of my living room Positioned between two windows. Who knows when it was last tuned? Sometimes the keys stick and the Tone quality is mediocre, just like my Musical skills. When I take the time to play a hymn or Two, I do it quietly, not wanting to disturb The peace. But yesterday was an exception. Since our neighborhood needed to "Easter at home," I was asked to open my Windows and accompany a group of us While we sang "Amazing Grace." My aging piano and I rose to the occasion. For the first time I struck the keys fiercely, Sending the familiar melody soaring Through the screened openings to my Neighbors gathered on the lawn, distancing Themselves, yet connected in celebration. Amazing grace, indeed, that could save a Wretch like me! How sweet was the sound of it! It was my seasoned instrument's finest Moment, leading my friends and me in open Air worship on Easter Sunday morning. |
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We are warned that when
Something sounds too good to Be true, it probably isn't. But when it comes to grand and Glorious Easter, it really is. He is risen! He is risen indeed! Even Jesus asked why.
On the cross, despite His Weakened state, He managed to Cry out to His Father, "My God, My God, Why have You forsaken Me?" His answer came on Easter morning. He had needed to be humbled before He Could be exalted. "...He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also Has highly exalted Him..." (Philippians 2:8.9) *Matthew 27:46 I can't imagine the woman's anguish as
She watched the execution. A cross death was the worst of the Worst. And as the mother bore the unbearable, she Fulfilled prophecy along with her Son. When Jesus was pierced, Mary's soul was Pierced as well. "Simeon said to Mary...a sword will pierce your soul too." (Luke 2:35) |
Dorothy Kalb Hsu Seitzinger
Writing poetry has helped me process and express my sorrows and joys, my concerns and blessings. "Life is hard, but God is good!" Archives
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