"Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell..." ~ Mark 16:6-7a
We were eager to get to the church campus on Easter Sunday, for we knew there would be opportunities to help set up or simply visit with people before the amazing breakfast feast which was being set out for all to enjoy. Along with the food, there was conversation abounding. People meeting for the first time or going deeper in their growing relationships.
And then after breakfast, the church family gathered and sang our hearts out as we were stirred by the melodic reminders of the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death through His resurrection and ascension. As the word was read and then exposited, the sense of the moving of the Holy Spirit among us was palpable; you could really "feel" Him working His ministry among us.
Were you stirred by the reminders of the journey that we are all on to the cemetery experiences of our lives?
Were you encouraged by the proclamation that God has already rolled away the stones of hindrance (sin) that blockade our way to the Father through the victory of Jesus Christ?
Were you equipped by the clarion call to "Go & Tell"?
It was an incredible day which - for Christians - is actually our regular reminder, for Christians are "Easter People". The victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death is something to be celebrated and talked about every day and celebrated weekly with our church family as we worship God and learn from His word. So let us "Go & Tell" of how our lives have been changed by the love of God through faith in Christ in the power of the Spirit.
On the path with you and excited to share the Good News,
~ Pastor Sean and Tess
PS - Take an opportunity this week to call, email, or talk with someone that you have not spoken to in a while whom you sense would appreciate an encouraging word. You may just be the answer to someone's prayer need in doing this.