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WAREHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

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 all 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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