Pastor Jon shared the story of Resurrection Sunday and explained how Jesus chose us to live a life alongside Him. He explained the story of Cinderella’s shoe and mentioned how the prince in the story was less concerned with outside looks or appearances and was much more interested in the character of the one who left her glass slipper behind. This is similar to the resurrection story because Jesus’ resurrection fits perfectly into everything that we were designed for. Ephesians 2:6 states: “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.” Pastor Jon also described the life of Peter by illustrating the fact that Peter was always quick to jump to the aid of the friends that were closest to him, almost to a fault in some cases. He even cut off the ear of a servant of the high priest. Pastor Jon mentioned that although we can sometimes be down on ourselves for decisions we’ve made in our lives (Peter was in a similar situation after Jesus was crucified), the story of Jesus’ resurrection saves us from our own inadequacies and doubts. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 states “For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” Pastor Jon concluded his message with encouraging words that God has called us to an adventurous story and that we died with Jesus, we were raised with Him, we are now complete in Him, and he is always with us.
