As we experience the Easter season, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, forgiveness comes to mind.

For God so loved the world He gave His only Begotten Son.....

As God gave us Jesus Christ to see ourselves through Him, as Him, God also gave us the experience of Jesus' death so we could see ourselves through His suffering and forgiveness towards mankind.

Jesus Christ was an innocent man, and yet He was condemned, humiliated, scorned, hated and feared by humanity.  The death of Jesus Christ was the act of man's ego.  Being one of the greatest gifts given to mankind, Jesus was taken from us to set a mighty example.  Because Jesus knew His purpose for life, He always felt loved by His Creator and never questioned His existence or the purpose for it.  He knew that dying for humanity was the ultimate example of unconditional Love and Forgiveness, the keys to true happiness.  Thousands of years ago we were given this example to live by and it has taken thousands of years for humanity to get it, as this Shift in consciousness we are experiencing, is this knowledge and understanding of pure love and forgiveness. 

Forgive them, for they know not what they do.....

This was insanity, crucifying an innocent man, but humanity experienced its greatest frailty, not being true to oneself, and got caught up in the frenzy of the moment.  Jesus knew He was not in control of the situation and left it in the hands of His Father.  Because Jesus' faith in His Creator was so intense, there was no questioning the circumstances.  Even during Jesus' most trying moments of His crucifixtion, He was being protected and guarded by the wings of angels.  In spite of a life of ridicule, tauntings, and warnings, Jesus Christ persevered because His faith in God and the purpose of His mission were so profound.

As Jesus Christ forgave humanity for His persecution, so shall humanity forgive its persecutors.  It makes no difference the persecutioin, the importance is the act of forgiveness.

Jesus Christ's resurrection signifies our rising above our ego-selves, beyond the words and actions of man that condemn us, and into our spiritual selves; the ultimate example of love and forgiveness towards others.

When you know and live your purpose for life, it matters not the obstacles, as you will always be protected by God's love.  Stay true to yourself.

With heartfelt love for you and mankind,

Stephanie