He will restore us in a very short time; He will heal us in a little while, so that we may live in his presence. — Hos 6:2
For just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. — 1 Cor 15:22
Death is the precursor of life, and we cannot truly reach Easter unless we first descend into the grave. Blessed are they who descend thither in hope; their soul shall not be left in the land of shadow, nor will God permit His holy ones to see corruption. God will revive them, and they s... moreHe will restore us in a very short time; He will heal us in a little while, so that we may live in his presence. — Hos 6:2
For just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. — 1 Cor 15:22
Death is the precursor of life, and we cannot truly reach Easter unless we first descend into the grave. Blessed are they who descend thither in hope; their soul shall not be left in the land of shadow, nor will God permit His holy ones to see corruption. God will revive them, and they shall live. On the third day, our Lord Jesus rose from the dead, which is the world's foundation.
“Come, let us return unto the Lord.” There is always resurrection, hope, and joy for those who repent. True repentance is a humble return to God, and as we draw nigh to Him, He meets us with healing and salvation. The result of His coming is like the dawn or the spring rains. Light and joy, fertility and beauty are the immediate response of the soul to His advent.
Do you find yourself in the dark grave of circumstances? Be of good cheer. One of God’s angels is trying to roll away the stone. Though our Lord was crucified, yet on the third day God raised Him, and He lives and reigns at the right hand of God; and we also may live with Him, by the same power, not in the other world only, but in this. God will raise you, and you shall live in His sight. The best is yet to be!
“Let us follow on to know the Lord.” We may always count on Him. If there is any variation in our relations with Him, it is on our side, not on His. Just as we return to Him, we shall find Him coming to meet and greet and receive us with a glad welcome. When the prodigal was far off, his father saw him and ran to meet him! Is there any doubt about our reception? No, there cannot be! God our Father is always waiting for us. There is no variation in Him, and neither is the shadow cast by turning. As certainly as we count on the day-spring, may we count on God. Let your soul move towards Him out of the grave of doubt and despair, and He will be revealed on the third day—the Day of Resurrection.
Prayer
May our self-life be crucified with Christ, that His life may be manifest in us; and out of the grave may there spring a complete resemblance to our Risen Saviour, so that all may see in us daily evidence of the Resurrection of our Lord.
Amen 🙏🏻
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GC John Kelmy
KCP, Priory of St. Michael the Archangel
