Just wanted to touch base with you on this Resurrection Sunday evening (and Monday). I used the following “ditty” near the end of my message and wanted to pass it on to you. I’m sure you have heard it, but it won’t hurt to relay it again;
It has been said that a man can live about forty days without food, about three days without water, about eight minutes without air…but not one second without hope.
The whole Easter story is a story of hope. You see, if all we live for is this life, then there is no hope. Whether we literally feel life isn’t worth it or if we think we have it made, they are both devoid of hope.
I Corinthians 15 says, “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” That is our hope, an endless hope.
So…how was your Resurrection Day gathering? Anything exciting to share? We met at the Tivoli theater for one service and had a really good crowd. The music was good. The fellowship was good. The sermon was dubious. 🙂 (It was also not recorded so you will be unable to check it out). 🙁
My wife and I woke up early to attend a community sunrise service at a local nursery. It was a great way to start the day!
Then we headed to our own church for Easter service. The service was fantastic.
Sounds like a great day Jon.
I love that adage. Had a great day with family and friends and saw the loving and generous hand of our Father in many ways with many people. A blessed day to be sure.
Love your focus on the Father in all you say Floyd. Glad it was a good day.
Wow. that’s a powerful collection of time. I agree that hope will allow the weak, the broken, and the sad to go on just one more day.
And it’s our duty not always to give all the answers, but to press in a little hope.
I pray for that as well David. I have to admit to not knowing the answers and sometimes all I can give is hope.
Oh, and church was amazing. We rented the Convention Center. Three services all packed. And funny, it was right next door to the much publicized Denver Pot rally. Take that!
Now that is hilarious!! I love it!
Oh, I loved this message of hope, Pastor Bill! Thank you!
You’re welcome Deb. Good to hear from you.
but not one second without hope. Amen, Bill!
Thanks Mike. Good to hear from you.