Easter

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> we are at the beginning of Holy Week, the days leading to crucification and resurrection. next Sunday is Easter. the world of Jesus was a mess. people were in all kinds of trouble. injustice, poverty, violence, conflict, despair, hatred and it seemed the few years Jesus had been here practicing the message of Good News, peace, forgiveness, hope, good works, the Kingdom of God and Righteousness but it seemed to make no real difference in the mess of life for many people. i think Jesus felt some discouragement too. BUT he did not give up. he stayed the course and remained faithful to the will of God as he understood it. even though he new what was about to happen he stayed faithful to God in his life. well, here we are all those years later and the people who killed Jesus are long forgotten but all over the world people are finding peace, forgiveness, hope, renewal, good o yes, the world is still a mess and things in many ways are no better than in the day of Jesus, but there are points of light spotted all through the darkness. people are being made new every day. i am inspired, you are inspired to do good and love and show kindness. in the midst of the mess is the Message and the Message will out last the mess anywhere at any time. count on it……
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