From the jaws of defeat an astonishing victory and success is snatched. The Blue Moon rises above the Red Devils, and while many are desolate, others are ecstatic.The same event produces contrasting reactions, depending on whose side you are on.
Yesterday's conclusion to the Premier League will produce loads of comments, and much discussion amongst some. Others will wonder what all the fuss is about, while they get on with 'real life'!
The resurrection of Jesus mirrors yesterday's final few minutes of the season - defeat turned into victory. For Jesus' followers, getting on with the rest of their lives produced a new challenge. Getting used to Jesus' presence with them, and working out the implications of their new destiny would be a lifetime's challenge. St. Paul described this new life in a startling way. ' This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! (2 Corinthians 5.17)
Jesus himself gave his followers a new commission, which was itself to be an extension of his victory over sin & death. 'This message must be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: ‘There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.’ You are witnesses of all these things.' (Luke 24.47-48)
We are all caught up in this great enterprise, with the living Lord with us all along the way. This beats being a football fan, because we know we are on the winning team all the time.
Best wishes,
Richard
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