Reflections From Sunday Evening

"Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he is risen!" These are the central words of our Easter story. The earliest followers of Jesus Christ were told not to look for Jesus in a tomb because the grave could not hold him. He is risen. It is pretty amazing how we modern people have tendencies to look for life in dead places. I am glad the Royals stopped playing Garth Brooks singing "Looking for love in all the wrong places" during the sixth inning but there is still some truth in the message of that song. As surely as some seek love in wrong places many look for life in the midst of death. People often seek hope, meaning and purpose in life in the wrong places. We look for meaning in money. We look for purpose in gaining high positions. We look for hope in health, work and a host of other sources. But true life is not to be found in these things - even the good things of life. As Christians we have made a discovery. We discover that true life is found in the one who has overcome sin and death. True life is discovered in Jesus Christ. It is a great discovery. When we "seek first the Kingdom of God (which is embodied in Jesus Christ) all these things shall be added as well." That is good news. We gathered today for our Easter celebration. Surely some discovered or re-discovered life and the source of true life, Jesus Christ. As we enter the week expect to run into the one who brings life and is life. The Easter journey continues as we walk by faith with the risen Lord! It's been a good day. I hope you've had a great day too. steve