I didn't talk a lot about it yesterday during our Easter service, but over the last several hours these words have been running through my mind, "The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord."
It was Easter Sunday night. The disciples had heard that Jesus was alive (from Mary Magdelene), but they hadn't seen Him for themselves. The resurrection of Jesus hadn't taken any affect on them yet. They were huddled in fear behind a locked door. Jesus appeared, gave them a greeting of peace, and then showed them His hands and side. It was seeing the resurrected Jesus with His nail pierced hands and and His spear pierced side that caused the disciples to rejoice.
How about you? Has the resurrection of Jesus had any affect on you yet? Does your feeling of joy center more on having a sunny weekend than on the truth that Jesus, the Son of God, was crucified for your sins and has risen from the grave, conquering sin and death. Maybe you just haven't seen Him for yourself yet, or lately. Maybe you have only heard of other people's experience of the resurrected Christ. Would you take time this week to read through the book of John again so that you might see Jesus for yourself and rejoice?
Monday, April 09, 2012
Rejoice!
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2 comments:
Thanks for sharing. I have really been looking for some type of inspiration in my life. I have been feeling a bit lost and down as of late. I've heard good things about new life services. What do you think?
Unknown, please do join us this Sunday or any Sunday. You can find the times and locations of all of our worship services on on church web site newlifenw.com.
We also have life groups that meet in homes throughout the week where you can connect with God and other people in smaller context. If you'd like more information, please send me an email at npylate@newlifenw.com.
Thanks,
Nathan
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