Matthew 28.
sermon for the 8.30 Resurrection Service
Early in the morning, just as sun
was rising
They went, quietly, gently into
that place
Seeking to do one last service to
their beloved master
To wrap him properly, to caress
and embalm; to bring fragrance into the stench of death
I still cannot begin to imagine
how they felt when they arrived to find, not a sealed tomb, but something
completely other
An open grave
And no sign of him...
It was early
Were they dreaming?
No, for they all saw the same
thing
Then, not only was there no sign
of him
There was a bright shining
mysterious creature
Were they dreaming now?
No, for again they all saw the
same thing
“Do not fear” says the mighty
stranger, for I believe angels are toweringly tall... thus they always begin
every encounter with: do not fear...
“Do not fear, Jesus is not here
He has risen from death
Just as he told you he would”
Come and see – the place were he
was lying is empty
They look and wonder
Are we dreaming?
No, for we all see it too
It was early in the morning, and
as the wandered, dazed, away from the tomb they met him!
And now they know for sure they
are not dreaming
And suddenly
The quiet, gentle, sombre party
is transformed!
It’s early in the morning and
this is a brand new day!!
A joyous, wondrous, amazing
spectacular New Day!!
It is early in the morning and
all is well
And all will be well now for
eternity
Go!
Spread the news – tell everyone
I am here
I am here with you
And life will never be the same
again!
Amen
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