Sunday, March 27, 2005
Resurrection Sunday 2005
This is an appropriate day to begin this blog.
Today has been a time to reflect on and celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. I cannot help but be reminded that the religious and political systems of his day were the ones who nailed Jesus to the cross. The religious order of Jesus' day could not handle this radical who presented a new way for people to serve God apart from the traditions, rituals, and hierarchies that they were subjected to. Jesus was a threat.
But, this effort to silence this One failed. The Resurrection demonstrated that God's Way ultimately prevails. Religion is not all-powerful. We now have a new way to experience God's blessings.
For me, today, the Resurrection renews a commitment to spread the ancient message of Jesus to a world not much unlike that 2000 years ago.
It's time to move beyond religion.
Today has been a time to reflect on and celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. I cannot help but be reminded that the religious and political systems of his day were the ones who nailed Jesus to the cross. The religious order of Jesus' day could not handle this radical who presented a new way for people to serve God apart from the traditions, rituals, and hierarchies that they were subjected to. Jesus was a threat.
But, this effort to silence this One failed. The Resurrection demonstrated that God's Way ultimately prevails. Religion is not all-powerful. We now have a new way to experience God's blessings.
For me, today, the Resurrection renews a commitment to spread the ancient message of Jesus to a world not much unlike that 2000 years ago.
It's time to move beyond religion.
