5 And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe,
and they were alarmed. 6 And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was
crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. 7 But go, tell his disciples and
Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” – Mark 16:5-7
Hello ILC!
He is Risen! As we celebrate the Resurrection, the world celebrates it right along with us. I don’t
mean the other people in the world. I mean the world itself. Dormant trees and shrubs are coming back
to life. Flowers are sprouting and blooming from what was just empty dirt. Things that were once dead
are returning to life. Each one of these is a witness to Jesus’s resurrection.
“Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.” – Martin Luther
So, when you look around this spring and see all the new life, remember that it is all because of
Jesus. Let those flowers and leaves be preachers for you. Each one is a reminder of what Jesus has done
for you. Each one is a representation of what Jesus is doing in your life. And each one is a promise from
the Lord God almighty that, even as Christ was raised from the dead, you too might walk in newness of
life. The flowers, birds, and trees are all singing: Alleluia! I know that my Redeemer Lives! Jesus of
Nazareth, who was crucified. He has Risen! He is risen, indeed! Happy Easter!
Peace be with you,
Pastor Caleb