ALLELUIA, CHRIST IS RISEN
BUT WHERE HAS HE GONE – and why did he disappear? Uncertainty was still in the community of followers, after Jesus’ death. It was slowly revealed to a small number that something very strange had happened. Who knew the significance of such an unexplainable outcome? It was not as simple a transition as the gospel stories would make us think. Humans need time to process events, especially with the added element of grief. Caught up in these emotions, it was difficult to remember the predictions. If we empathize with the women who were there to finish the care of the dead body and then discovered the empty tomb, we can feel the fear and turmoil within them that early morning. It was not a joyous event for them, at first. Even with the appearance of the angels to reassure them and dispel their fear, it didn’t seem to really help the tremendous loss they felt with the body missing. Add that to the grief they already carried for the death of their beloved Jesus.
Then they heard the words [Luke 24] that connected them to Jesus – “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” 8 Then they remembered his words.” May we remember Jesus’ words and know his presence in us, especially when we meet fear and uncertainty. Those words are even stronger than when Jesus said them because he is now risen. All he promised is coming to pass. Our salvation is a certainty. With Jesus, we can be a part of the exciting plan for God’s new creation finally coming to be. ALLELUIA, CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED !!! O Risen Lord, we are humbled by all you have done – in your life, death and finally the resurrection for us. Help us learn and grow into the person we have been created to be. Lead us to the life of love and grace provided for us, that we may fulfill our calling to be your disciple, while we spread your love to others. Thank you for the reminder of Easter. Alleluia. Amen. PEACE
The Promise Fulfilled !!!
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