Discipleship

At dawn on the first day, Mary Magdalene and another woman named Mary went to look at the tomb. (St. Matthew)

In Grace for the Moment, Max Lucado noted that it wasn’t hope that led the two Marys up the mountain to the tomb. It was duty. Naked devotion. They expect nothing in return. What could Jesus give? What would a dead man offer? The two women were not climbing the mountain to receive, they are going to the tomb to give. Period. There is no motivation more noble….. Service prompted by duty. This is the call of discipleship.

In these uncertain days it is easier to shut the door and hunker down in our homes. Indeed, the government has pronounced it is so. But then, what of discipleship? What of duty? Especially in this season of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ? How can we be disciples in this mess? Have you called a friend or neighbor to check on their well being? If you did, you are a disciple. Did you give to a charity that is helping out those really affected by this mess? If you did, you are a disciple. Did you take food, protective gear, home made masks, an Easter basket to some in need? If you did you are a disciple. Our duty through the teaching of Christ is to serve one another in love. Even in the midst of COVID 19, you can be a disciple. If nothing else, share the Good News with those you come in contact with. That is discipleship of the first degree!

Lord, God, we thank you for the gift of your Son to defeat death and to bring us at the end of this physical existence to everlasting life. Help us see the need to serve as disciples and to spread your love to those who are hurting this day. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen

Blessings this week, Nancy Trimble, Deacon