Easter’s Message for the Entire World

James Robison

I realize that Easter is considered a “religious holiday.” I appreciate the fact that Christians come together inside their churches to celebrate in various manners. But the reality is the Easter message is as much for the non-believer as the believer; perhaps even more so.

The concept of a supernatural Savior conquering the anguish of this world offers so much for so many. It’s a message that needs to be heard outside of the church walls.

For the one who’s experiencing loneliness, Easter offers a message of comfort.

For the one who’s battling addiction, Easter offers a message of liberty.

For the one who’s suffering in pain, Easter offers a message of healing.

For the one who’s weak and weary, Easter offers a message of strength and rest.

For the single mother struggling to cope, the promise of Easter gives hope.

For children without a home, the promise of Easter gives joy.

For the marriage that’s crumbling day by day, the promise of Easter gives restoration.

For the family that’s mourning the loss of a loved one, the promise of Easter gives peace.

What the world lacks, Easter can provide: mercy, forgiveness, grace and love. Like a little child scouring the yard for hidden eggs, we can find the true gifts of Easter if we will just look for them. They may be found in a prayer, in a passage of scripture or in another person who has experienced the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.

If you or someone you know has had enough of what this world too often offers in all of its cruelty, hatred, selfishness and pain, try something different this weekend. Jesus was beaten, killed and buried in a tomb. Easter commemorates the power that released him from the death and the grave.

Discover someone who has the power to lift you out of any pit on this earth. He is still alive today and ready to reveal His resurrection power to all who will believe in Him and receive His life. Find out what treasures await you when you experience the true celebration of Easter.

How Bill Gates Inspired an Israeli to Bring One of the World’s Earliest Musical Instruments to America and the World

Dan Wooding

“Christianity is actually based on Judaism. Jesus was Jewish and, in our tradition and religion, the blowing of the Shofar encourages heavenly mercy.” -Avi Mishaan

(Nashville, TN)—I watched with fascination as an Israeli called Avi Mishaan suddenly startled broadcasters when he began blowing a Shofar, one of the earliest musical instruments known to humanity, from his booth at the recent NRB 2011 convention in Nashville, Tennessee.

This historic instrument, developed by the early Hebrews, and is made from the horn of an animal, usually a ram but sometimes of a sheep, goat, mountain goat, antelope, or gazelle, certainly provoked a lot of interest with some of the delegates.

The Shofar is usually blown on many different occasions: on the Jubilee Year, on Rosh Hashanah (New Year’s), also called Yom Teru’ah (the day of blowing), in religious rites, or as a call to war. Today the shofar is synonymous with the High Holy Days, but on this occasion it drew a lot of attention on the floor of the event.

So, once he finished his “blowing” I decided to interview Avi, who had come all the way from Israel, to display his wide array of Shofars.

He began by telling me, “I was born in Tel-Aviv, Israel and I am married and a father of three children. My family has been involved in the Judaic and Christian business for six generations now.

“My story with the Shofars began about eight years ago. I have always known that the Shofar is the greatest connection between a man, his prayer and his Creator.

“One night, I was watching Bill Gates [from Microsoft] being interviewed on some television program and he revealed that he had promised to buy each child a new computer. It was then that I promised myself that I would be the one to grant as many people as I can, access to a Shofar.”

Avi went on to say, “Christianity is actually based on Judaism. Jesus was Jewish and, in our tradition and religion, the blowing of the Shofar encourages heavenly mercy. It is the intimate connection between a person’s soul and the Creator of this world in times of prayer. It is the instrument that has enabled the communication between us since the world was created.

“We are G-d’s messengers, here to spread this great opportunity amongst all communities.”

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Source: ASSIST News Service