This week is Holy Week, which is the holiest week of the year for those of the Christian faith, but it is a Holy Week like no others as most of us are staying at home while others are serving those sick from COVID-19 at the front lines or through serving others. I am reminded that this is the week that Jesus rode into Jerusalem celebrated as a king but coming as a servant to take upon himself all our sin and suffering, sorrow and shame and to bring triumph where there seemed only tragedy. He was willing to serve and to give his life that others might live. But I am also reminded that this Sunday is Easter Sunday when we celebrate the resurrection. It is a day that turned the ultimate tragedy into the greatest triumph. We know that God is still present with us in our suffering and adversity and that God continues the Easter miracle through bringing grace in suffering, hope in despair, love in loneliness, peace amid the storm, and hope eternal through the promise of new life and eternal life to come. As most of us are at home this Easter, let us remember that the same Jesus who appeared to the disciples in the Upper Room, can be present with us in our Living Room or Family Room this Easter. When Thomas missed the first moment, Jesus appeared again to reassure him with the same message. Let us continue to love and serve knowing that Our God is a God of love and hope. Let us remember these words that Jesus spoke in the Upper Room and let them echo in our Family Room:
(scripture of the week)
“Peace be with you!” (John 20:21& 26)
(prayer of the week)
Lord, may I journey with you this Holy Week and catch a fresh glimpse of your grace and love as well as your presence with me and others in our homes and as we serve others, amen.
Have a Blessed Holy Week—Pastor TJ
(quote of the week)
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else—C.S. Lewis
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney at http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com/
& YouTube
Check the latest leadership blog by Dr. TJ http://www.drtj.us
(scripture of the week)
“Peace be with you!” (John 20:21& 26)
(prayer of the week)
Lord, may I journey with you this Holy Week and catch a fresh glimpse of your grace and love as well as your presence with me and others in our homes and as we serve others, amen.
Have a Blessed Holy Week—Pastor TJ
(quote of the week)
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else—C.S. Lewis
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney at http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com/
& YouTube
Check the latest leadership blog by Dr. TJ http://www.drtj.us
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