Every day to us is Easter,
with its resurrection song.
with its resurrection song.
When in trouble move the faster
to our God who rights the wrong.
to our God who rights the wrong.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
See the power of heavenly throngs.
See the power of heavenly throngs.
Back in the saddle again, after a week away for some time off and a two-day meeting, I am quick to note how easy it is to jump back into the routine, and how comforting routine can be when we are out of it for a while. Even though Sabbath time is important, and even though as an elder in our conference I have responsibilities to the conference as well as the local church, I must admit that I really missed the daily routines of life and seeing many of you here and there. What a privilege it is to serve a congregation where I could not wait to get back.
As I write you this morning, I can't seem to get our opening hymn for this upcoming week, Easter People Raise Your Voices, out of my head (and not just because it is good, theologically sound, well-written, and composed in my lifetime). Verse 3, quoted above, is a great statement of faith about those of us who are living post-resurrection lives of faith in anticipation of Christ's second coming.
Every day to us is Easter, with its resurrection song - The resurrection song is triumph over death. The resurrection song is transformation - the people of God, if not transformed, have not truly journeyed through the resurrection.
Just because we celebrated Easter Sunday a couple of weeks ago does not mean Easter has come and gone for another year. On the contrary - for us, every day is Easter. Every day is a day of transformation. Every day is a day where we live secure in the reality that death has been defeated, and has no power over us. Every day is a day where we live not in fear, but in hope.
Go forth, dear friends, and live as Easter People. Live as ones for whom Easter is not a once-a-year observance, but a way of life!
See You Soon!
Lamar
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