Easter Dreams
In a recent sermon, the Rev. Leonard Sweet wrote, “Because the Good Friday nightmare was transformed into the Easter Dream, the way has been opened for ending all nightmares and incarnating all dreams. The Resurrection means that Christians can expectantly:
– dream of plenty in the midst of poverty;
– dream of compassion in the midst of poverty;
– dream of justice in the midst of inequity;
– dream of holiness in the midst of hell;
– dream of love in the midst of hate.
I thought that was powerful. It reminds me that our hearts and minds and energy follow our dreams. If we have no dreams, our lives become dull. If our dreams are self-centered, then our lives become small and skewed. However, if our dreams are in tune with the love we know in Christ, then our lives become rich with meaning and hope, and everything becomes possible.
May you dream bold dreams, dreams that will make a difference to you and to the world around you.
Let us pray: Give us great dreams, O God, dreams that are worthy of you and the hope you offer to the ends of the earth. Attune our hearts to your, and our life to your life. Through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
