In this 3-week series, we will take a look at Jesus’ call to his disciples during his post resurrection appearances. Jesus’ interactions with his disciples during the period after his resurrection and prior to his ascension to the Father should not be ignored. There is a lot for us to glean from these intimate encounters Jesus had with his disciples. If the resurrection has lasting power, it will prompt his disciples to live fully, care more and be the difference. May the call of Jesus remain a resounding voice in our hearts.
Make no mistake about it, our faith and our practices as followers of Jesus must be fueled by the power of the resurrection. It's easy to argue that the resurrection was the primary motivation for the early followers of Jesus to be so radically committed to the way of Christ. Can the same be said of us?
The story of the early church community was a story of a worshipping community and a caring community. We can pray and endeavor to mimic this caring community.
Although Jesus' apostles jumpstarted the movement, millions of other ordinary people like you and me have decided to be witnesses and give testimony to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We have committed to be the difference.
Video courtesy Zach Hunter.