go tell

''The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. HE IS NOT HERE; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.  Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”

So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with JOY, and ran to tell His disciples." Matthew 28:5-8

It was a packed altar for the children's moment at church.  Allie, like many went down with her parents.  I was unable to see her, but as the minister told the Easter story of the empty tomb, i heard her.  At the precise moment he tells them the angel said, "He is not here", i (and all) clearly heard from my back pew a familiar voice. She piped out loudly in a crystal clear voice, "UH OH".

Although Allie did not truly understand what he said, we do.  As believers we have all heard the Easter story many times and know it by heart.  But this year i was reminded to hear, respond and react with fresh ears and heart to the Good News... the JOY of our salvation as we share and live it out each day. I pray you do too.

 

we are loved and chosen by God,

may we live, love and do WITH JOY like we believe it,

veneal