New Life
“Behold, I am
making all things new” – Rev. 21:5
The resurrection
of Jesus Christ wasn't just the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The
resurrection of Jesus Christ is also the beginnings of the
resurrection of all creation. When Jesus was resurrected, his life
was changed, not ended. So we also proclaim at our funeral services,
“Life is changed, not ended.”
This change is
evident in the resurrection. Mary Magdalene didn't recognize him at
the tomb. When Jesus showed himself to the disciples, some believed
while others doubted. I think that doubt arises from an inability to
grasp the power of the resurrection.
But again, this
change, this resurrection, doesn't only apply to Jesus – it applies
to all of creation.
All things are
being made new. The first heaven and the first earth will pass away
as a new heaven and a new earth come into being. This is the
resurrection of creation that began with the resurrection of Jesus.
From the innermost parts of our atomic makeup to the vast expanse of
interstellar space, all things are being made new.
As we move
forward through the Easter season, how are you being made new? As we
end our Lenten fast and live into Easter, how have you been changed?
How do you see
this idea of resurrection, of life being changed not ended, of Christ
making all things new, play out in the life of our parish?
Alleluia!
Christ is risen!
Blessings,
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