Life Restored

I know I should be really excited about the fact that today is Easter Sunday, but then I may be focusing on the fear and not the joy.

After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, `He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.' This is my message for you." So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me." - Matthew 28:1-10

For many who are recovering from the coronavirus, today is a joyous day, filled with renewed hope.  They have been through the pain and have come out the other side.

Instead of focusing only on the death, perhaps it is time to celebrate life for all who are recovering, all who are over the fear.

For them, this virus is no longer a threat.  They have been reborn in a way, and it can no longer hurt them.  But for us, for all who have not had the virus, pain and death are still very real possibilities.

I can'r help but draw parallels to the Resurrection and Easter Sunday.  Jesus has conquered death and invites us to conquer it as well.  There is fear in that.  Who wants to die in order to live?

So, as we travel these days with the risen Jesus, we will be reminded that the threat of death continues to be real, and it is something we are very much aware of right now.  So, maybe we can appreciate the promise of eternal life.

We would all like to have the antibodies without having to suffer the pain of the disease, but life doesn't always work out that way.  So, let us continue to be careful, and pray for the cure that is coming.

It is our Easter miracle.

More to come...