Resurrection
Our faith is
built on the Resurrection of Christ. We affirm, in one way or
another, that, “Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come
again.”
With the
resurrection of Christ, things that were old are being made new.
With the resurrection of Christ, hell has been vanquished. With the
resurrection of Christ, life is changed, not ended.
It's not a
coincidence that the Day of Resurrection happens in the spring.
Trees that once seemed to be nothing but a ragged collection of dead
limbs bud to life. Dead and dormant grasses begin growing again.
Hibernating animals that had been in a state of suspended animation
return to life.
Resurrection is
all around us if only we are willing to open our eyes to witness it.
But the
resurrection we celebrate is more than plants and animals returning
to life after a long, dormant winter. The resurrection we celebrate
is victory over death. It is a complete change to life as we know
it. And the resurrection we celebrate requires more than opening our
eyes to witness it. The resurrection we celebrate also requires us
to open our mouths and proclaim the Good News.
“Go quickly
and tell his disciples . . .” – Matt. 28:7
“But go, tell
his disciples and Peter . . .” – Mark 16:7
“And returning
from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and all the rest.”
– Luke 24:9
“But go to my
brothers and say to them . . .” – John 20:17
News of the
resurrection is not to be kept to ourselves. On this first week of
Easter, when our own resurrection experience is still fresh in our
minds, whom will we tell?
Alleluia!
Christ is risen!
Blessings,
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