We woke up this Easter morning to learn that one of our brave servicemen had been rescued from behind enemy lines. Some are calling it the greatest military rescue of all time. Others referred to it as an Easter miracle.
While I rejoice and give thanks that this serviceman has been rescued, I can’t let it obscure or diminish the greatest rescue the world has ever known. Easter is the reminder that El Shaddai, the Mighty God, stepped out of the splendor of heaven, lived a sinless life, died a cruel death, and rose again, victorious over sin and death!
Why? Jesus’ sacrifice had one purpose: to save us from the eternal destiny we each deserve. He didn’t have to leave Heaven. He chose to. He didn’t have to stay on that cross. He chose to. He came on a mission to rescue us, and He didn’t stop until He had completed it.
Our military has a slogan, “No man left behind!” God had that slogan first.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16 NIV84).
“This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth” (I Timothy 2:3, 4 NIV84).
The only thing that can prevent our rescue is us. God has set the rescue in motion. We only must allow Him to rescue us by accepting His Son as our Rescuer. If you do not yet know Christ as Lord of your life, don’t wait another day. There will come a day when rescue is no longer possible. Accept the lifeline that God has extended to you.
Today and every day, give thanks that God did not abandon us in our sin. He did not forget us. He rescued us! No one left behind because of the blood of Jesus!
Musings from My Sun Porch 
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