May, 2025
He Is Risen! No, I am not talking about how my mom would shout with joy when I woke up in the morning to make it in time to school or church. No, I am talking about our Risen Savior. The great 50 days of Easter are here and while the Easter morn celebrations have ended there is no reason to stop exclaiming our joy of the great Easter event.
That wonderful day of Jesus’ resurrection changed our world and our lives forever. Even after Jesus rose and showed himself to the disciples he had to remind them of their purpose. Just like that awe and wonder we have and the disciples had on Easter it slowly returns to everyday life. The disciples themselves doubted (Thomas) that Jesus had risen and they also doubted what they were to do. What are we to do now that Easter day has ended and we get back to waiting for spring and to see if the Cavs will win the NBA championship? As Jesus did in the stories in the Bible, so we should take heed. Take heed that our purpose and Joy does not end after one day. We continue to follow him, to learn from him and to be his ambassadors here on Earth.
The first job as an ambassador of Christ is to exclaim, “He Is Risen!” Wake up, get out of bed and get to work ambassadors!
Blessings,
Pastor Jason
pastorjstitt@att.net