Searching

As we begin our Lenten season 37 days ago (not including Sundays) we started with the question that Jesus asked at the very beginning of the gospel of John–“What are you looking for?”.  Now, as we head into Easter, we end with the question that Jesus asks Mary–“Whom are you looking for?”  May this question shape us this week as we encounter our crucified and risen Lord!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kqjOLz8AGo&feature=youtu.be

This song, “Mighty to Save” by Hillsong, is a reminder of what our God has done and is continuing to do for us.  This is the one whom we are looking for.  This is the one who has found us and called us by name.  What are some of the things he is calling you to do this day?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVnyBp_CudA

Do these words strike you as a little strange?  Of all the things that could have been recorded by the Gospel writer and they write about the fact that Jesus was hungary?!?!?!?!  Talk about weird details.  But, is it really so weird.  It shows that this Jesus who just three days before was dead is now very much alive.  After all, I have never known of any ghosts to request food–mainly because they are not really living.  Food is for those who are really truly alive and our Lord is!

“The King of Lovey My Shepherd Is” is one of my absolute favorite hymns of all time!  This beautiful shows Christ as a shepherd with everyday people today and from years ago.  Jesus is really with us as our shepherd each and every day.  Let this message sink in as you ponder the question, “Knowing that Jesus is really, truly alive and with me, how does that affect the way I approach today and everyday?”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXybQ3gmCOw

My apologies for the awkwardness of this link.  It is not that smooth.  But, if you copy and paste the above link it should work well!  Blessings!