THE RESURRECTION IS NOT A DREAM, IT IS THE GOD OF LIFE AT WORK

EASTER CELEBRATION

This Saturday is a day of silence

- the silence that follows the tragedy

of the Lord of life being put to death.

The churches are empty,

without candles or flowers,

wit bare altars and open tabernacles.

There is no beauty, no joy,

and no voices singing God’s praises.

It is a day of silence!

The Son of man descended

into the dark world of death.

Is it the end or was it in vain?

Abandoned to ourselves,

we are faced with despair.

This is the day of God’s rest,

feeling as if he went away,

ignoring the suffering just

and allowing evil to cry victory.

But it will not be so.

The silence and rest

are for expectation,

of a glorious victory 

being prepared.

And all will rejoice

in songs of praise

to the God of life.

He is always there

with a silent presence

whispering words of love,

and bringing peace

to the suffering hearts.

The cross of execution

became the tree of life,

laying on it, the Lord of life,

made a instrument of death

into a trophy of victory.

"Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered

to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might

and honor and glory and blessing!" - Rev 5:12

"Do not be afraid; 

I am the first and the last, 

and the living one. 

I was dead, and see, 

I am alive forever and ever; 

and I have the keys of Death and of Hades." Rev 1:17-18

Happy Easter to you

full of the joy and peace

that come from the Risen Lord.

Alleluia.

I am Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last - being sung by Yangeni Singers, Lubengele Parish, Chililabombwe, Zambia.