Peace be with you
‘And their eyes were opened and they recognised him
(Luke 24:31)
Have you noticed that many funerals have turned into a celebration for the deceased
rather than an opportunity to grieve as we care for the body?
Part of this is because people are so fearful of death that they do not wish to be confronted by it.
But the good news is that Jesus has defeated death.
The two who walked to Emmaus, perhaps husband and wife, met a real person,
one who ate and drank with them, not a ghost.
He has tamed death, and through him we may have peace.
We grieve but with confidence that those who belong to Jesus are with him now.
Question for thought: What hymns would I like at my funeral?
This Easter Day we give thanks and praise for the Lord Jesus who conquered death
and rose again that we might have life.
We bring before you the program ‘Embrace’ in Rwanda
which helps women whose children are malnourished.
May they be equipped with the relevant skills to help them improve their living conditions.