On this coming Easter Sunday, many will rise early, and attend a sunrise service. What goes through our minds as we assemble to a gathering for this resurrection celebration?
Some may have their minds on other things that early in the morning. If you are the one in charge of the sunrise service, you may be praying that the service goes well. If you are one who is serving, you may be thinking about what you are going to say and do. Some may be thinking about getting there on time, because of an early time.
For me, I always have a special feeling, on Easter morning. I have always noticed how happy the birds are, as they chirp away in unison.
It is a special day of celebration that I look forward to.
It was different for Mary Magdalene, who came to the tomb early (along with other women to prepare his body for burial). When she came to the tomb, she saw the stone rolled away, and assumed that the body of Jesus had been stolen. It was a surprise to her, and to all who came to view the tomb, and to see that Jesus was not there. He had risen.
In this early time of this resurrection celebration, let's be mindful of the thoughts of those who (in time) came to realize the best news of all. Their Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ conquered death, and brought an eternal hope, that we as Christians joyfully share today!
Yes, it was a big surprise to those early followers of Christ. But it came to be the best surprise, and the greatest hope for not only them, but for everyone who knows Jesus as Savior, and king of their lives! GP
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