A time to reflect

This time of year feels like a roller coaster in the church. We celebrated Palm Sunday last week, and as I write this, we right in the middle of Holy Week and the journey to the cross. I have always found this time of year to be incredibly meaningful, but honestly, it can be difficult to take a breath and really consider the impact of what Jesus has done. Today, I am busy working on worship services, and I just finished teaching a class of First Communion students. I am also busy preparing for the Youth Mission Trip and Vacation Bible School. I love being busy with all kinds of activities, but it is also important to take a bit of time to reflect. Jesus gave his life for each of us, and His love changed the world.

Last week, while I was teaching the First Communion class, I shared a small meal with the students, and we talked about the Seder dinner that Jesus experienced with his disciples on Maundy Thursday. The kids listened, and they asked some really thoughtful questions about the  Passover. They also saw the love Jesus offered in his last meal before the crucifixion. It was really powerful for me to hear the students talk about God's Love in their lives. Seeing just one kid realize that they are welcomed into the family of God is absolutely incredible. It is worth taking a bit of time to honor and celebrate.

Jesus broke bread with people who were about to abandon and betray him. His disciples did not have a perfect theological grasp on everything that He was doing. However, Jesus still found a reason to share God's Love. Although the disciples minds were elsewhere for much of their time together, Christ's Love eventually led them back to God. There will be times we do not understand what God is doing. Other times we will be unwilling to listen to the voice of God. However, Christ is still speaking to us. God is still calling. I hope we can all take a little bit of time to listen and experience the grace that Jesus shared.

Blessings,

Brian