Stay Connected
by Ian MascarenhasEaster is about what Jesus accomplished to reconnect us with the kingdom of God. We were given the bridge to eternal life, but we have a part in its fulfillment.
In John 10: 10 Jesus said, “I came that you might have life to the fullest.” To live life to the fullest we must stay connected with Jesus, His teachings, His instructions, the Church He established, and God the Father & Holy Spirit.
Its not easy, but Jesus never promised easy. It is simple, a finite amount of steps, a few defined instructions. Jesus was all about the foundation that was already set by God — Moses didn’t get “The Ten Suggestions.” They were “The Commandments”, and still are.
Jesus said, “I didn’t come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. Everything Jesus did was built on what God already had in place. He took the practices the people were doing and elevated them to a new higher level, the divine. He made the Passover meal the Eucharistic feast. He took what was the sacrifice of the unblemished lamb and offered the final sacrifice.
The only way we can accomplish His instruction, “Do this in remembrance of Me,” is to stay connected with His holy community, His family of faith — The Church.
We are invited — Respond joyfully, attend, participate, receive, and be changed. Now go and share the mission.
