Mark: Being the hands and feet of Jesus

It is incredible that we’re already at Easter and next week is April! Where does the time go?! I’m sure the disciples felt the same way when they were with Jesus. It would have been a whirlwind of activity and excitement, hard to slow down and catch their breath. As He led and taught them, Jesus gave them opportunities to demonstrate their newfound gifts and knowledge (read Mark 6:1-13, Matthew 10, and Luke 9:1-6). Like a good teacher He offered them a variety of chances to put what they’d learned to the test, and to learn firsthand what it meant to serve and be a blessing to others. And as they went they were amazed at what happened! People were healed and set free, and the Good News of the Kingdom of God was shared! They were being the hands and feet of Jesus.

This holds true for us still today. What we learn and what we’re given, we’re not meant to keep to ourselves. We are called to put these gifts, talents, blessings to use in serving God and serving others. We are called to care for others, encourage others, and point them towards Jesus who is the only one who can save them. Jesus has prepared the way for us — He did this through the cross, His sacrifice and resurrection — and now He has called us to follow His example and go forward into all the world sharing the love and grace He freely gives. But we don’t do this on our own. We are a part of the Body of Christ (His church), we have His Spirit within us, and the promise from Jesus that He will never leave us or forsake us. So let us go forward together, boldly loving and caring for others in Jesus’ name!

Our gathering this Sunday is at the regular time of 6pm with prayer before the service starting at 4:30. We’d love to have you join with us and celebrate the Risen King!

Pastor Mike