Easter Week
This is Easter week
Each day’s a time to seek
Greater understanding of the death
And resurrection. Take a peek!
A peek at the message clear
That resonates throughout the year
About the joy and love we share
Living Christ’s legacy here.
Last Sunday’s sermon spoke
To all the tuned-in folk
I took notes (as I always do)
I am tethered to the Lord’s yoke.
The message really resonated with me.
Thank you, Brian Conklin, for your sermon’s artistry.
I hope my readers find it impactful, too.
Here it is for you, my friends, to see:
He is Risen, Indeed!
There are moments in life
When everything changes
Easter Sunday may have been
One of them for the disciples.
Climbing a mountain Easter morning
Was one of those moments – a struggle.
Reaching the summit, I could look down
The town below me was washed in sun.
The hope of a new year dawned
A dark, challenging climb gave way
To a carpet of wildflowers –
The sun washed over me, too.
Today God has opened a way for me.
He has created a turning point:
Death does not have the final word –
The empty tomb brings a transformation.
Jesus’ followers went from hope
To a time of fear and confusion.
Doubting, lives torn apart, they hid.
Weeping, they gathered in the Upper Room.
They didn’t believe the women who told them
“He has been revived! He’s alive!”
But when Jesus joined the disciples
And broke bread with them, they believed.
Do we believe or is it too dark?
Do we have unanswered questions?
Christ brings hope and transformation.
Believe! Step out! Death has lost its sting.
Amen?
… and love… every day!!
Hugs,
JanBeek
