Alleluia, the Lord has risen!

"Why do you weep?" This question was asked of Mary at the tomb of Jesus by two angels and Jesus, himself. Death is not the end of the story of Jesus nor is it the end of our stories. Jesus first spoke to Mary at the tomb and yet she did not hear him. She saw him as a gardener because she expected Jesus to be dead. The saying, "What we perceive is our reality", holds true with Mary and the other disciples. If we do not expect God to work in and through our lives, then the chances are that we will never see evidence of God's hand in our lives.

"Why do you weep?" Jesus spoke to Mary, but she did not hear. Is Jesus speaking to you? Is he asking to be recognized (perceived) by you as the Jesus who is alive - the Jesus who is risen? What does your heart want to answer? This Easter season, take a moment to listen to your heart and perceive the risen Lord. Alleluia, Christ has risen. The Lord has risen, indeed!