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| "The Empty Tomb" 24" x 48" Acrylic on Canvas |
In itself, a tomb would let the air out of a celebration, force voices to be lowered, and turn our reflections inward, and suppress our appetite for a time of thanksgiving.
Yet, one very special tomb has the complete opposite affect. For the believer, the empty tomb of Jesus creates a sense of jubilation, giving power to one's speech, a desire to share one's inward thoughts, and all with a genuine appetite to celebrate, with thanksgiving. It is only in the empty tomb that one experiences a full sense of gratitude for the things He has done.
Let the Thanksgiving Day Celebration begin!!!
The Empty Tomb
The empty tomb,
Oh, what a thought,
Thanksgiving full of gloom,
But not for those who know the power,
Of Him who left that room,
The empty tomb,
Is full of Truth,
All things were made through Him,
To prove He was God's only Son,
He came to life again,
The empty tomb,
Is full of Hope,
For what it does recall,
He who died and came to life,
is life and light to all,
The empty tomb,
Is full Love,
The sacrifice for sin,
He gave what we could not provide,
For all our souls to win,
The empty tomb,
Is full of Grace,
He gives to all who come,
So come along with grateful hearts,
Come all, and not just some,
The empty tomb,
Is full of Joy,
A jubilation shout,
God's steadfast love is what we say,
Thanksgiving's all about.
Oh, what a thought,
Thanksgiving full of gloom,
But not for those who know the power,
Of Him who left that room,
The empty tomb,
Is full of Truth,
All things were made through Him,
To prove He was God's only Son,
He came to life again,
The empty tomb,
Is full of Hope,
For what it does recall,
He who died and came to life,
is life and light to all,
The empty tomb,
Is full Love,
The sacrifice for sin,
He gave what we could not provide,
For all our souls to win,
The empty tomb,
Is full of Grace,
He gives to all who come,
So come along with grateful hearts,
Come all, and not just some,
The empty tomb,
Is full of Joy,
A jubilation shout,
God's steadfast love is what we say,
Thanksgiving's all about.
- George L. Richardson
Biblical Inspiration:
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
John 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
1 John 2:2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Matthew 28:20b ...And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Psalm 107:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
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