Let's Not Forget!

Mark 16:19-20 New International Version (NIV)

19 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was 
taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of 
God. 20 Then the disciples went out and preached 
everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and 
confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.

When we celebrate the risen Christ, we remember that we too will be raised in the body. This hope is anchored in the fact that Christ is not dead, but is alive! Not just alive for another 40 days until he goes away, but alive forever more, advocating for us at the right hand of the father. Indeed, we serve a Lord that has conquered death and reigns forever. A Lord that has done the work to make straight a path for redemption. A Lord that has demonstrated His great love for us by giving all He had to give.
Friends, Easter may have been last week, but let’s not be quick to forget the glory of God revealed in the resurrection! May we follow the disciple’s example and take this message of grace we have received and not be bashful about sharing it. This message is not meant to be kept in hiding, it is meant to be proclaimed. The best part is this: when we share the good news we have received, Christ is with us, confirming the truths that we proclaim. So get out there and share that our Lord is risen, remembering that Christ is present with you!

Daniel Reffner is a Religion/Philosophy major at Southwestern College.