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I was raptured!

  The Day after Resurrection Day   As an Evangelical Christian I grew up celebrating Easter—better known as Holy Week in my culture. Every day of the Holy Week was so special to me because each day had a different meaning. Fast forward to my adult life I still celebrate Easter and commemorate Jesus, His sacrifice at the cross, and His resurrection. Our savior was obedient to the Father, even to the point of death. During Holy week I think about the love of Jesus—and His love takes on a new meaning because by this love I was saved and there’s nothing else I can do to save myself, because the price has already been paid. All I have to do is accept Jesus, take up my cross and follow him daily. During Easter I think about how much Jesus loves me. He loves me enough to lay down his life out of His own accord. He endured so much suffering and pain and paid the ultimate price for my salvation! There’s a cost to my salvation, Jesus’ sacrifice was not in vain and His blood shed...