Saturday, March 30, 2013

He Is Risen!



Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there.  ~Clarence W. Hall


Before fully opening, lilies assume a trumpet shape. This shape represents God the Father calling his Son Jesus home, which is a great source of joy for Christians. The choice of white lilies indicates purity and freedom from sin through Jesus' death on the cross. Legend holds that lilies grew wherever Jesus' tears fell, offering hope to believers.


" Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave.  And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it.  And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified.  He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying. Go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee, there you will see Him; behold, I have told you.”
Matthew 28
 

 

21 comments:

Linda said...

Hi Ginny, what a beautiful and inspirational post. Happy Easter to you...and thank you! As far as my ankle goes, I think I may have put the friction on it by a one hour walk I took a few days ago. Hugs to you.

Chatty Crone said...

He is risen indeed! Sandie

Shug said...

I always enjoy the gorgeous Easter Lily during this time of the year.
Amazing Love....that Jesus Christ died for us.
Happy Easter!

Ruth Hiebert said...

Beautiful pictures.Even more beautiful is the fact that Jesus is alive.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Beautiful post, Ginny. I love Lilies... Yes, we Christians can celebrate. Christ has RISEN... Hallelujah!

Happy Easter to you and yours. God Bless.

Hugs,
Betsy

Terra said...

Beautiful and true this, and I like how the trumpet shape has meaning.

Karin said...

Have a blessed Easter! So lovely that the lily trumpets the news of His resurrection. He's the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star! He's the fairest of ten-thousand to my soul!

SquirrelQueen said...

The lilies are gorgeous Ginny, the one in your header took my breath away. I hope you, Phil and your family have a Happy Easter Sunday.

Kalyan said...

simply beautifully captured shots...lovely!

MadSnapper said...

Happy Easter, sis... beautiful lilies and wonderful story.

Anni said...

Beautiful images Ginny. And awe inspiring images for the day. Love the quote about truth and grave.

Happy Easter to you.

Betty Manousos said...

happy easter!!
blessings
xo



love these beautifulphotos btw.

Donna said...

Yes He Has!
Happy Easter Ginny!
'hughugs

Unknown said...

Good Resurrection Morn Ginny,
You Lilies are beutiful. I also am thankful the tomb was found empty .... thankful for the Risen Christ giving to you and I victory over death!

Filip and Kristel said...

In North Europe most Christians who do not practise their religion forget about the meaning of Easter. They think it is all about chocolate eggs. Thanks for reminding us about the true meaning. Have a nice easrter Ginny.

Greetings,
Filip

Tamago said...

What beautiful lilies. I love what they represents.
I wish you a very happy Easter!!

Reanaclaire said...

Yes, this morning we sang He is Risen in church.. and Because He lives...
Blessed Easter to you, Ginny!

Marie said...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
Happy Easter to you and yours!

Ann said...

Such beautiful lilies. Hope you are having a wonderful Easter

Deborah said...

Happy Easter!
xxoo
Deborah

Jeanne said...

I love Easter Lillies! Your pictures are just beautiful!

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