April 12th | Easter Sunday
BE AT HOME WITH JESUS
Prior to the outbreak of the pandemic, our Union staff and Studio 3 were excited about plans for Easter 2020! Could we enjoy brunch on our newly paved parking lot? There were such creative ideas of encouraging time together as a community. We cannot deny that it is hard to let go of our plans of how to DO Easter. Yet, here we are. Scattered into our various dwellings, singularly impacted by the need to stay in place so that we do not infect one another. We cannot DO Easter as we are accustomed – raising our voices together, “Christ is risen indeed!” and sharing an Easter feast together. Without the company of others, how do we celebrate Easter?! Yes, we will have an online worship time but what else, when we cannot gather as we are accustomed?
Luke tells us that when Peter heard that the tomb was empty, he stooped, looked in, saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed, at what had happened. (Luke 24:12)
In this unusual time, BE at home with Jesus. What does it mean for you to take time at home, like Peter, and be amazed that death could not hold Jesus? Jesus is alive, just as he said.
Rejoice, celebrate, give thanks. Reflect on Jesus — our Living Lord’s words for you, “be at peace”, “you are my beloved”, “love one another as I have loved you.”
In a time of uncertainty, Jesus is still our Risen Lord. Where is Jesus Christ inviting you into new life even NOW , even HERE?
May we people who practice resurrection!
Renée and James B