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Acts 5:12-20(21-32)
Revelations 1:4-18
John 20:19-31
He is Risen! He is risen indeed alleluia!
What’s your favorite Easter candy? Cadbury eggs? Peeps? None for me thanks. My favorites are Reese’s peanut butter eggs and those small Hershey solid chocolate eggs with a candy coating that are a lot like big M&Ms. Do you grab your favorites as soon as they hit the shelf, so you don’t miss out, or do you roll into the stores on Monday for the half off sale hoping the odds are in your favor?
We all value things differently – not just with Easter candy but what we spend our time, our talent, and our treasures on. Who do we share our best gifts with and in what measure?
In Matthew 13 Jesus teaches us about the kingdom of heaven which is like hidden treasure buried in a field which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.
The kingdom of heaven is always God doing the action. Christ Jesus has found us and gives us value, declaring us to have great value. He died on the cross for our sins to purchase us for himself. He rose in victory over death and the grave Easter morning.
This happy fact of Jesus resurrection over death changes everything for us. Our mourning is turned to dancing. We always have cause to celebrate in Jesus. So, no matter what candy is your favorite or when you choose to get it, consider all the gifts that God has blessed us with, and think about how you should use them in service to him. Enjoy and share them! Our true treasure is Christ! There is plenty in the kingdom to go around!
Blessings on your continued Easter celebration in the life of Jesus and his Words of forgiveness given to us. Rejoice and be glad!
Blessings on your week!
Pastor DeHope
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