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“He is not here. He has been raised!”

A joyful Easter to you all.

It's funny how perceptions can change. As we started Lent this year I was a bit in shock at how suddenly it sprung upon us. This year Easter (and therefore Lent) are the earliest they have been in some 78 years! But as I watched Lent roll along, I found myself getting more and more anxious for Easter, early or not. My shock changed to anticipation.

Easter, of course, is all about massive perception changes. The disciples, who were first surprised that Jesus has been arrested in the first place, now were in total shock as they witnessed his crucifixion and death. Yet, from that shock, that unbelief, as the three days went by, suddenly they were jolted back to life as they came to realize that Jesus was raised from the dead. The angel, speaking to the women at Jesus’ grave, was the first to begin this change in perception as he announced to them, “He is not here. He has risen.” With Jesus now resurrected, the disciples had new hope, new life and new purpose. They were anxious to spread the word. Their shock changed to excitement as they headed out in the name of Christ.

How does your perception of (your) life change at Easter time? How did things change for you as you moved from Lent to the celebration of Easter? This Easter let the darkness of Lent give way to the brightness of Easter. May any spiritual blindness in your life give way to deeper faith. May your perception continue to change as the light of our resurrected Lord dwells in you deeply.

Christ is risen! He has risen indeed! Alleluia!

Ralph+

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