Happy Easter

Happy Easter to all of our friends and family. We just wanted to share a sweet moment we experienced with Tahlia at our Good Friday church service. We allowed Tahlia to color several pictures duing the service, and at some point after she finished the pre-printed pictures she turned the page over and drew an original. The drawing is below.

Ashley was sitting next to her and observed she was beginning to cry. She looked at the picture and saw Tahlia had drawn a picture of the crucifixion of Christ. Below you can see a rough drawing of Christ on the cross, with a crown of thorns, and a sad face.

When Ashley asked if the girl next to the cross was Mary, Tahlia said "no, it is me." Ashley asked her why she was crying, and she replied "because He had to die." Ashley then was able to talk to her about her sins and how Jesus was grieved over our sins, but He loved us so much He gave His life up for us. Ashley continued by sharing many elements within the gospel of Christ. Tahlia's rendering of herself at the foot of the cross is below.

What amazed is about the drawings was the emotion she drew. This was the first time she had ever drawn a person with emotion. Obviously, she was paying attention to what our pastor was saying and what the choir was singing. What a blessing to see the Spirit work in her life, and convict her of her sin. We praise God for the wonderful gift of His Son on the cross, and the hope we have through His resurrection (1 Cor. 15; 1 Pet. 1). We also praise God for children who have sensitive hearts. Happy Easter! He is risen! He is risen indeed!