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The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Today’s Reading: John 16:16-22
Daily Lectionary: Leviticus 8:1-13, 30-36; Luke 9:1-17
“Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.” (John 16:20)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Jesus warns the disciples one last time. They should have known by now, of course, what was to come. But they were pretty oblivious to what was right in front of them. Sound familiar?
Three weeks on, it is easy to look back and see what Jesus was trying to tell them. It’s always easier to look back afterwards and have the light come on. “Of course He told us this would happen!” But in the moment, ignoring bad news is the easier route. Everything seemed to be going so well, though. There was a triumphal parade into Jerusalem, throngs of people gathering around. Until. Until it all went sideways with the foot washing and then the trip to the Garden of Gethsemane.
“Truly, Truly.” Amen, Amen. With the utmost certainty, I say to you that it’s going to look like the world has come to an end. That’s a familiar feeling, too. Disappointment, humiliation, tragedy. They all tear you up inside. They can destroy you to the point of wailing and weeping.
However, all of that sorrow is a passing gust of ill wind for you who are in Christ. For you who have passed through His death with Him in your Baptism. That sorrow will turn into joy on the Last Day as your Lord Christ calls you to Himself in the resurrection to life everlasting in the New Creation.
Until then, though? Does your sorrow weigh heavily on you? Can you not see the end of the trouble? Look to that same Jesus with whom you passed from death to life. Hear His Word proclaimed. Remember your Baptism. Taste and see that the Lord is good as His called and ordained servant places His Body and Blood upon your tongue. Weep and lament now, but trust that the one who promised speaks truth to you. Joy is yours in the Risen Christ. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. –Rev. Duane Bamsch
Almighty God, You show those in error the light of Your truth so that they may return to the way of righteousness. Grant faithfulness to all who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s Church that they may avoid whatever is contrary to their confession and follow all things as are pleasing to You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Easter)
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By Higher Things®Today’s Reading: John 16:16-22
Daily Lectionary: Leviticus 8:1-13, 30-36; Luke 9:1-17
“Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.” (John 16:20)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Jesus warns the disciples one last time. They should have known by now, of course, what was to come. But they were pretty oblivious to what was right in front of them. Sound familiar?
Three weeks on, it is easy to look back and see what Jesus was trying to tell them. It’s always easier to look back afterwards and have the light come on. “Of course He told us this would happen!” But in the moment, ignoring bad news is the easier route. Everything seemed to be going so well, though. There was a triumphal parade into Jerusalem, throngs of people gathering around. Until. Until it all went sideways with the foot washing and then the trip to the Garden of Gethsemane.
“Truly, Truly.” Amen, Amen. With the utmost certainty, I say to you that it’s going to look like the world has come to an end. That’s a familiar feeling, too. Disappointment, humiliation, tragedy. They all tear you up inside. They can destroy you to the point of wailing and weeping.
However, all of that sorrow is a passing gust of ill wind for you who are in Christ. For you who have passed through His death with Him in your Baptism. That sorrow will turn into joy on the Last Day as your Lord Christ calls you to Himself in the resurrection to life everlasting in the New Creation.
Until then, though? Does your sorrow weigh heavily on you? Can you not see the end of the trouble? Look to that same Jesus with whom you passed from death to life. Hear His Word proclaimed. Remember your Baptism. Taste and see that the Lord is good as His called and ordained servant places His Body and Blood upon your tongue. Weep and lament now, but trust that the one who promised speaks truth to you. Joy is yours in the Risen Christ. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. –Rev. Duane Bamsch
Almighty God, You show those in error the light of Your truth so that they may return to the way of righteousness. Grant faithfulness to all who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s Church that they may avoid whatever is contrary to their confession and follow all things as are pleasing to You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Easter)