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Easter Joy

Two men were walking along a dusty
road. They were deep in conversation about
the young leader who had given them hope
for the future. They had really thought he
was someone special, maybe the promised
Messiah. Then their hopes were dashed when he was tried and
cruelly put to death on a cross. Although, they had heard rumours
that he had appeared to some of his followers.

It was a lonely road and they were pleased to be joined by a third
man, a stranger. He began to talk with them and soon the
conversation took a new turn. The stranger referred them to all the
passages in the scriptures which prophesied the course of the
Messiah's life. They were very excited by this and one said that his
heart burned within him as he listened to the stranger's words.

He accepted their offer to stay with them but it wasn't until the
stranger broke bread at the table that they realised who he
was - Jesus himself. Then he disappeared leaving them full of joy
and hope.

Easter is a wonderful time for Christians but there is no doubt that
we are currently facing a number of challenges. What we have
though is the hope that Jesus gives us, the same hope he gave to
those two people walking the road to Emmaus. I pray that this
Easter we all remember Jesus' message and may our hearts burn
within us with joy and hope.

Wishing you every blessing for Easter

Love Janet

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