Last week, our cruise crew enjoyed a safe and pleasant adventure to Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, and Mexico. Last weekend, 102 of our students were energized during a RADICAL Disciple Now. And last Sunday in our combined worship service, we were blessed by the inspirational music offered by multiple musicians and the timely message from Dr. Ross Lankford entitled “Off with the Old, On with the New.”
Next week is Holy Week, the seven-day journey culminating on Easter Sunday. More than any other holiday, or holy day, Holy Week is an intentional season calling Christians to focus and reflect on the passion of Christ. During this week, I encourage you to join Christians around the world in re-visiting the biblical events and experiences leading up to the death, burial and resurrection of Christ.
Each day of Holy Week is important but at least four days call for intentional and insightful reflection. Palm Sunday is a day to recall the royal welcome and the chorus of praise extended to Jesus as he entered Jerusalem. Maundy Thursday commemorates the washing of disciples’ feet by Jesus as he gave them a new mandate to love and serve. Good Friday is a day to revisit the sacrifice and suffering of Christ on the cross. And Resurrection Sunday, or Easter, is a festive day to celebrate and proclaim that “Christ is risen; Christ is risen indeed.”
This year, as you journey through Holy Week, focus and reflect on the whole story of the experiences of Jesus. Take time to meditate on the actions of Jesus and the injustice of the cross. And on Easter Sunday, let us marvel again at the mystery of the resurrection.
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