He Who Brings Life From Death

“To Be Continued” leaves me in suspense every time. TV shows or movies that are not yet resolved can set my mind racing to figure out how it all comes together. I have all of the pieces of the puzzle, or so I think, but I don’t always get the ending right.

The story of Easter is a piece of a several-part finale that brings it all to a close. Rewind to “In the beginning.” God created a beautiful and perfect place for Adam and Eve to live in community with Him. It’s full of life and thriving. God gives clear instructions not to eat of a certain tree and tells them what will happen if they do.

Then in Genesis 3 we see how sin brings death, God calls out to Adam and Eve, curses are pronounced, separation and… To Be Continued…

Riding Into Jerusalem

Thousands of years later, those who had been following Jesus think they know what is about to happen - He is riding into Jerusalem, He is about to take control … and then a few days later He is being placed in a tomb. Even though for thousands of years He told them these things would happen, they have a hard time believing it.

Three days later and we are back in a garden, this time full of death. Then He calls Mary by name. Rather than bringing death, she is instructed to go bring the message of Life … TELL OTHERS!

Instead of being sent away, He brings them back. There is work to be done sowing and reaping, but all in a new and beautiful way that brings life. Almost to the end of a wonderful story….and another To Be Continued….

The story of Resurrection Sunday (Easter) is found in each of the four Gospels. I encourage you to read any or all of these accounts and remember that this same God who brings life from death can do the same in you!

He is Risen!

~Michelle Negron