How many of us witness to the glory of God and filled with joy will move swiftly to share the Good news at the very first opportunity? Or do we keep it to ourselves? Do let doubt cripple us? Do we let the devil take His word away from us?
When we move to bring Jesus to others He meets us along the way and whether we realise it or not He is with us every step of the way. Do we welcome Him in our hearts? Do we honour and revere Him by our words, actions, dress, demeanor? Do we put aside personal comforts to be with Him and our brethren?
Do we always live in the truth? Or do we distort it to suit ourselves? Do we distort it for others? Do we lie out of fear? Do we lie out of greed?
Because He lives, we have tomorrow. A new life in Him, with Him. Let us strive onwards in truth…. Amen
GOSPEL Matthew 28:8–15
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce the news to his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them. They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”
While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had happened. The chief priests assembled with the elders and took counsel; then they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him while we were asleep.’ And if this gets to the ears of the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” The soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has circulated among the Jews to the present day.
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