Onward and Upward
Thursday, April 1
“I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead.” Philippians 3:10-11
This time we spend in the church year causes us to participate in the
culmination of Jesus’ ministry and purpose through his suffering, death,
and resurrection. To know Christ is to share suffering. We are called to
walk along side those who suffer, to pray for and help share the burdens
of one another, to offer hope in the one who was faithful to God unto
death, Jesus Christ. We forge onward knowing with confidence that we
are loved by God. We too will suffer in this life and we too will die. But
we know the story doesn’t end there. Good Friday causes us to look
upward and to relish in the hope of God’s promise of everlasting life in
the power of the resurrection.
Gracious God, give us eyes to see suffering and hearts to make a
difference. In Jesus’ name. Amen
Jan Andresen, Spirit Lutheran Church