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Easter is all about Jesus. In our culture, Easter can become about a lot of things - Easter eggs, Easter bunnies, Easter clothes, Easter chocolates and so much more. But, ultimately the real reason we celebrate Easter is because of Jesus. The greatest miracle of all has happened, and we come to worship and celebrate our Savior. Jesus willingly gave His life for us. And, our world and our lives will never be the same. It’s Easter, and Jesus is alive! Let’s worship King Jesus!

The book of Judges shows a time when people simply did what felt right to them instead of following God’s truth. Throughout the Bible, God’s plan unfolds and ultimately points to Jesus as the one who can truly restore what is broken in our lives. Because culture can easily pull people away from God’s ways, believers are encouraged to guard their hearts and focus on what is good, true, and honoring to Him. Salvation isn’t something we earn, it comes through trusting in Jesus, who makes us right with God.

Boundaries are God’s way of preparing our character for His calling, but when we resist surrender and treat the holy as casual, we risk losing our way. Yet even in our deepest failures, we are not defined by our lack of strength, but by the redeeming grace of Jesus. Because of the cross, our story doesn’t end where we failed; it begins where He finished.

God used Gideon in a mighty way to impact the entire nation of Israel. Gideon was living in fear when God came to him. God meets us where we are, but He loves us too much to leave us that way. God did not define Gideon by his fear, but called him a “mighty warrior.” Gideon took a next step of faith and trusted in God. Against overwhelming odds, God wins the battle, and God receives the glory. Will you take a “next step” of faith in your spiritual journey today? Will you trust in the One who still does miracles? Don’t live in fear, but pray bold prayers and step out in faith.

Through Israel’s battle against Jabin and Sisera, we’re reminded that courageous leadership starts with trusting God’s plan. Some battles are appointed by Him, and before we ever step into them, He is already there. God planned the battle, God secured the victory, and God received the glory. When leaders step up and people respond, God moves powerfully. Living for His glory is both a joy and a relief, because it’s not about us. Will we choose comfort and safety, or lay down our lives for the good of others and the glory of God?

God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways. Our struggle is that we drift from God. We fall in love with the things of this world, and we forget the goodness, grace and blessings of our God. These are the times that we must repent - cry to God - and He will save us. Our strength is not in ourselves, but in the Spirit of the Lord. He alone is the One who can bring peace in our hearts and in our surroundings. Our world desperately needs godly courageous leaders today - will you be the one? Will you lead others to Jesus, the Prince of Peace? This is your time.