What joyous news it is.
Jesus Christ is risen from the dead.
Death has been defeated and we are forever blessed with grace and
forgiveness. It has been quite a journey
through our forty days of Lent as we prepared for this day. Some of you might have given something up for
Lent or maybe even added a new devotion.
It is my hope that it has brought you closer to the risen Lord.
Now that Christ is risen we can return to those same routine
we had before. We can eat that
chocolate, drink that soda, stop the morning walk and prayer time. I mean after all Lent is over. Okay, okay I am being a little
sarcastic. But in all seriousness, is
this the mindset that we take? How quick
are we to return to life as “normal?”
What are you going to give up for Easter? What are you going to add to your life
knowing that Jesus Christ suffered and died so that we might be forgiven? Today is nothing but normal. It is a new day being alive in Christ,
inspired by the Holy Spirit, and driven to action. Christ has risen. Alleluia!
Now go tell someone about this fantastic news. Go show someone Christ through your words and
actions. Go and see the risen Christ in
everyone you meet when you rise this day.
Jesus Christ HAS risen and now we are called to live in this
beautiful and glorious light!
Lent is over. Our
devotion has just begun.
Pastor Steve
