He is Risen...He is risen INDEED!

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