Resurrection People

When we read the Easter stories from the Bible, it’s interesting how the early witnesses often got the wrong impression about what had taken place. When they saw the empty tomb, they assumed Jesus’ body had been stolen. They see the burial linens folded in place, but can’t piece together what has happened. Mary encountered Jesus himself outside the tomb, but thought he was a gardener.

All that to say, even when they were face to face with the truth of the resurrected Jesus, they needed to work out what that meant for their lives.

And so it is with all of us even today. We, too, need to work out what it means for us to follow the risen Jesus. If Jesus has defeated even death itself, what does that say about God’s power over our current physical challenges? If Jesus brings new life, how does that change the outlook for our future? Can the power of the resurrection give us new hope in the power of God?

Blessings,
Pastor Paul Cook