A Meditation for Easter Worship by Jenny Benfield

As Jesus came to His first disciples at the beginning of His ministry, imagine Jesus coming to you.
He stands by the table where you are writing, or the sink where you are washing up, or the chair where you are sitting.
You are conscious of His presence and you look up and His eyes meet yours.

They are full of love and understanding but His gaze is strong and powerful.
You realise this no weak character but One whose words will be challenging when He speaks and you wonder whether you will be able to respond.
Then you hear Him say: ‘Leave what you are doing. Come with Me.’
Amazingly you don’t give it any further thought, you get up and go with Him.
But ahead stands a Cross. A strange sight, yet you continue to follow.
Beyond the Cross is a shaft of sunlight, bathing the distant scene in radiance.
You are drawn onwards by His encouraging smile – towards the Cross, towards the light beyond.
Suddenly darkness descends and all is black.
You fall at His feet, the Cross dominating the landscape.
Now Jesus lifts you up and the light is transcendent.
You look up and once again His eyes meet yours.
You feel that strength and power and love filling your whole being.

Thank You, crucified, risen and living Lord!