The Easter eggs have for the most part gone the way of all chocolate. The unbelieving public have eaten themselves sick, travelled to family elsewhere, visited the zoo, museums, old houses, parks and gardens, or sat by the sea while turning lobster red.
The faithful gathered en masse (but not en masse in evangelical circles) to give thanks and worship and distribute eggs.... at least I gave away a few Cadbury's cream eggs to the little hooligans, none of whom refused. Neither did the women when offered bar one who is banned from eating them by the doctor. I will have that one later.
Easter was not observed after Jesus died, it does appear to have been around in some places by the end of the first century as I read somewhere John mentions this as to be observed at the Jewish passover. It was certainly around by the mid second century.
Christians ought to celebrate this daily, not annually.
I note the government has taken time of from Brexit to support Jeremy Hunt's attempt
With the news of over 200 people Christians and tourists being killed in Sri Lanka by suicide bombers Theresa May has spoken of her feelings on the issue. It is clear the Conservatives are attempting to get back the church vote they have lost over the years. Quite how they will do this while Brexit is trundling along and they have given us austerity leading to an ever increasing use of Food banks throughout the land is not clear. It would be terrible if some preacher was to read the Book of Amos to Theresa while she is in church being photographed by the media. She might get a shock.
Easter is over, although it is not over, Christ is risen and is moving in his world, speak to him tonight, he might surprise you...
2 comments:
I remember a sermon once that said how perfect it was to combine the story Of the Risen Christ with the Spring renewal rites. I always think of that sermon at Easter. "Now The Green Blade Riseth". He is risen!
Kay, I never remember sermons, I sleep to deeply...
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