March 31, 2024

John 20:1-18

Whatever the reason you came here this morning, our risen Lord is calling you by name, calling you to you in the midst of your grief or doubt. Calling you in the middle of joyous laughter and fun with onlookers says your behavior is inappropriate for the location. Calling you, just as he called the disciples away from their nets, calling you to a new life of following him, a life that promises new life.

The grace of God, the love of God, is all around, especially on days like today. We all arrived here this morning in our Easter, best looking for one thing or another, and like Mary, we find that our risen Lord has plans for us that do not match what we had planned for ourselves. And that’s the good news of this day, is it not? No matter how we found ourselves here or for what reason, Christ still calls out to us by name. Calling us by name, like Mary, Jesus is inviting us to new life is only possible through God‘s grace.

“Whom are you looking for?”

Alleluia! Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

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