Sunday, Apr 20

Scripture: Mark 16: 5-7 (NIV) “As they entered the tomb they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. ‘Don’t be alarmed.’ He said. ‘You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’”

Message: As I read this Scripture, I find myself asking, “Where am I looking for Jesus?” Am I looking in an empty tomb, in a church building, or in the Bible? He is in all those places and, in searching there, we learn about Him; but where is He today?

Many years ago bracelets with the initials WWJD (What Would Jesus Do) were very popular. You still see them occasionally today. Perhaps the better question is, “What is Jesus doing?” I often look for Jesus when looking through photo albums of family members and friends. While remembering the past and the good times we shared, I enjoy spending time with them today and looking forward to spending time with them in the future. The same is true of spending time with our Lord. We don’t have to wonder what He would have done in any situation, because He’s still living today. I find Him more in the Bible, in prayer and in His children rather than in church buildings.

When we make room for Him, Jesus even lives in us. After we have invited Jesus into our lives, Jesus commands us to introduce Him to those with whom we meet in “The Great Commission” (Matthew 28:16-20 – please read this in your Bible).

On this Easter Sunday morning, where are we looking for Jesus? Are we looking outside or inside? Just as He did that very first Easter, He goes before us, preparing the way. He is also with us in the form of the Holy Spirit as we worship and celebrate the greatest miracle that’s open for all God’s children throughout the world!

Prayer: Father God, thank You for sending Your Son to live within us. May we always be aware that Your Holy Spirit is within us everywhere we go. He is Risen! Let us celebrate Your Resurrection Gift of Jesus to mankind today and every day! Amen.

Teresa Cunningham 1 of 2