We had 40 days to
prepare our hearts–
we know the story and know
the moment is coming.
But Your first disciples
were ill-prepared,
caught off-guard.
by the wonder
of Your resurrection.
There was no spectacle
that Sunday morning.
You chose those
on the margins
to show yourself to:
women and Galilean
fishermen. The ‘experts’
were confounded. The crowds
did not see.
And we who prepare–
the ones that think we know–
miss the surprise
and the wonder
of an empty tomb,
death defeated
our King triumphant.
Capture our hearts
with wonder!
Fill us with your
Resurrection joy!
Death where is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?
Jesus our King was dead, now alive!
And we with Him!
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