Jesus is alive, present and powerful

Here is a link on NPR entitled "An American Passion," I invite you to watch the picture show, reflect and post/email any comments. I'm struck by Vergara's (photographer) comment that God is present in the city and powerful.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2009/04/an_american_passion.html

As a country boy I often default to "seeing" God in nature which may be saying one must leave the city to find God. Instead Vergara challenges me with the images of Christ Jesus passion week discovered in the city. As a country boy I may have a "fear" of the city and urban life. Instead Vergara, discovers God (overcoming fear) in the city.

This morning I read the Luke and John accounts of Jesus' resurrection and appearing to his disciples and friends. Hmm, that happened in and near the city Jerusalem! Jesus is alive, Jesus is present, Jesus is powerful (in a humble, gentle, non-violent sort of way).

May you greet Christ Jesus, the Almighty God this Easter Sunday.

PS: I look at the spring flowers waiting to burst out of their tombs of cold winter proclaiming the resurrection story with their brilliant colors and aromas and celebrate the Creator God who gives life, renews life and brings from the "dead" in surprising unbelievable ways.