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All four of the Gospels give us an account of early Easter/Resurrection Sunday morning, and while they don’t all agree with who was where at what time, they all agree that Jesus was raised. There is shock, surprise, joy, fear, and some running included.
Chances are we’ve all experienced such emotions when we were surprised with shocking, even unbelievable good news. Our hearts beat fast, a smile spreads across our face, there may be tears of joy in our eyes. Maybe it’s good news a family member or good friend received. Maybe the Bar exam is passed, the raise and promotion have been secured, the cancer is gone. There are ‘high fives’ and hugs, singing, shouting, and clapping, there is so much joy.
Because we have grown up already knowing the truth of Easter/Resurrection Sunday it’s difficult for us to imagine how the women and the first disciples felt about Easter, but we have all witnessed miracles that filled our hearts with joy. We celebrate and we share; we tell others, we give God thanks, that’s the next step, we don’t keep it to ourselves, we ‘share and tell.’
Prayer: Victorious God, Thank you for the victory not only of Easter/Resurrection Sunday, but for all the victories you give us. Help us to ‘share and tell’ that others may also experience life-changing joy.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Donn Brammer
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