Pastor's Weekly Musing
Hey everyone!
This week, I've asked my sister, Pastor Robyn, to write the devotional for today's Weekly Musing. As you know, Robyn is a skilled Bible teacher who brings unique insight to every message, and not to mention is also a great piano player, sound tech, and pastor.
Enjoy!
This week, I've asked my sister, Pastor Robyn, to write the devotional for today's Weekly Musing. As you know, Robyn is a skilled Bible teacher who brings unique insight to every message, and not to mention is also a great piano player, sound tech, and pastor.
Enjoy!
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Hello, this is Pastor Robyn.
My favorite part of an Easter Sunday service is singing worship songs. It is the chance to celebrate and express the joy of a personal relationship with the risen Lord who sees me and cares about me. Even in a room full of people, it's a chance to have a very personal encounter with Jesus.
It made me wonder if there was any record of people singing songs or worshiping Jesus on the very day He resurrected. Considering that it is the most important day in history, it seemed like there had to be. At Jesus' birth the angels filled the sky above the shepherds with song. At Jesus' triumphal entry, the crowds filled the streets with song. At the Last Supper the disciples together with Jesus, sang hymns. But at Jesus' Resurrection, there is no mention of song. Does this seem strange, or inconsistent? I don't think so, because even though there is no mention of song, I believe there was true worship taking place at the Resurrection.
When we look at the encounters that Jesus had on the day He rose from the grave, what becomes clear is that Jesus was revealing Himself in a way that cultivated pure worship. When He revealed Himself to people, He did it in a very personal, very humble way. To Mary Magdalene, while she was weeping for Him at the empty tomb, the risen Jesus came to her. He called her by name and comforted her. Jesus first met her need and then revealed to her who He truly was. To the two disciples walking to the village of Emmaus, the risen Jesus joins them on their 7-mile walk. He met their needs by explaining how the Old Testament foretold the events that had transpired. Then, after the long walk, He revealed who He truly was as they sat down to eat a meal together. So maybe no one broke out in song, but all the encounters that people had with Jesus on the first Easter were deeply personal.
The responses that these people expressed were, I believe, the purest form of worship. They expressed awe, wonder, and belief. What came out of their lips was the declaration that truly Jesus is my Lord and my God. It is this type of worship that we express when we are overwhelmed with the reality that Jesus truly is the Son of God, and He cares about me.
The amazing thing is, that even today, when people encounter Jesus for the first time, He still reveals himself in a very personal, very humble way. He keeps revealing Himself in a way that first meets our needs and then shows us who He really is, the Son of God. It brings us to the place where we can declare that truly Jesus is my Lord and my God. And what follows is a life that longs to sing out in worship.
My favorite part of an Easter Sunday service is singing worship songs. It is the chance to celebrate and express the joy of a personal relationship with the risen Lord who sees me and cares about me. Even in a room full of people, it's a chance to have a very personal encounter with Jesus.
It made me wonder if there was any record of people singing songs or worshiping Jesus on the very day He resurrected. Considering that it is the most important day in history, it seemed like there had to be. At Jesus' birth the angels filled the sky above the shepherds with song. At Jesus' triumphal entry, the crowds filled the streets with song. At the Last Supper the disciples together with Jesus, sang hymns. But at Jesus' Resurrection, there is no mention of song. Does this seem strange, or inconsistent? I don't think so, because even though there is no mention of song, I believe there was true worship taking place at the Resurrection.
When we look at the encounters that Jesus had on the day He rose from the grave, what becomes clear is that Jesus was revealing Himself in a way that cultivated pure worship. When He revealed Himself to people, He did it in a very personal, very humble way. To Mary Magdalene, while she was weeping for Him at the empty tomb, the risen Jesus came to her. He called her by name and comforted her. Jesus first met her need and then revealed to her who He truly was. To the two disciples walking to the village of Emmaus, the risen Jesus joins them on their 7-mile walk. He met their needs by explaining how the Old Testament foretold the events that had transpired. Then, after the long walk, He revealed who He truly was as they sat down to eat a meal together. So maybe no one broke out in song, but all the encounters that people had with Jesus on the first Easter were deeply personal.
The responses that these people expressed were, I believe, the purest form of worship. They expressed awe, wonder, and belief. What came out of their lips was the declaration that truly Jesus is my Lord and my God. It is this type of worship that we express when we are overwhelmed with the reality that Jesus truly is the Son of God, and He cares about me.
The amazing thing is, that even today, when people encounter Jesus for the first time, He still reveals himself in a very personal, very humble way. He keeps revealing Himself in a way that first meets our needs and then shows us who He really is, the Son of God. It brings us to the place where we can declare that truly Jesus is my Lord and my God. And what follows is a life that longs to sing out in worship.
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This Sunday is, you guessed it: RESURRECTION SUNDAY!
We got a great day planned, with three services, at 8, 9:30, & 11 AM.
We'll have an Easter Egg Hunt after each service for all kiddos elementary-aged and younger, so remember to BRING YOUR BASKETS!
We got a great day planned, with three services, at 8, 9:30, & 11 AM.
We'll have an Easter Egg Hunt after each service for all kiddos elementary-aged and younger, so remember to BRING YOUR BASKETS!
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This Sunday, we'll conclude our series on Holy Week.
The greatest week in history culminates in the greatest day in history, the Resurrection from the dead of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Join us for Part 3 - All In on the Resurrection.
Can't wait to celebrate with you! Looking forward to seeing you all on the walkway!
Pastor Ron
The greatest week in history culminates in the greatest day in history, the Resurrection from the dead of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Join us for Part 3 - All In on the Resurrection.
Can't wait to celebrate with you! Looking forward to seeing you all on the walkway!
Pastor Ron
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