Reflection
May 2020
As we live through the month of May 2020, there are some important things for reflection. On Good Friday we remembered the death of our Lord Jesus Christ. He died that we might be forgiven. This was then followed by Easter day when Jesus rose from the dead demonstrating victory over sin. During this month, we are remembering those who died on our behalf during World War Two. Again this was followed by victory. Victory in Europe Day (8th May) was 75 years ago. Death is swallowed up in victory.
The disciples were thrilled to see Jesus again after the resurrection, and he asked them to go and tell others the good news that Jesus was alive. But following this, once again Jesus was going to leave them. On Ascension Day (21st May) we remember Jesus returning to his father, when he ascended to heaven. Jesus didn’t want the disciples to feel isolated and alone. He promised them that he would send the Holy Spirit to comfort them and also be their guide and teacher. Jesus told the disciples to stay in Jerusalem, until the Holy Spirit came. We remember this at Whitsun (31st May), Pentecost.
We are hearing a lot about death at the moment as we go through the Coronavirus pandemic. Do we feel that Jesus has gone away and left us? Where is God in all this? Those in the Second World War endured great suffering - but victory came in the end. Jesus suffered and died, but rose victorious over the grave. Jesus ascended into heaven - but he gave his Holy Spirit to comfort and help his followers. In this world we will have trouble - we are not promised an easy road. We cry out to God for those who are suffering - the sick, the dying and the bereaved and for all those who are caring in many different ways. We are in a huge storm and are affected in different ways. Within this storm, God is at work. He sees the bigger picture. Jesus told his disciples to go and tell others the good news. Rainbows and crosses in windows, and a greater boldness to talk about our faith is evident. One in four people in UK are tuning in to church services at the moment. We are in difficult times, but God’s Spirit is with us. Look to him and be comforted.
Ruth Calcott
The disciples were thrilled to see Jesus again after the resurrection, and he asked them to go and tell others the good news that Jesus was alive. But following this, once again Jesus was going to leave them. On Ascension Day (21st May) we remember Jesus returning to his father, when he ascended to heaven. Jesus didn’t want the disciples to feel isolated and alone. He promised them that he would send the Holy Spirit to comfort them and also be their guide and teacher. Jesus told the disciples to stay in Jerusalem, until the Holy Spirit came. We remember this at Whitsun (31st May), Pentecost.
We are hearing a lot about death at the moment as we go through the Coronavirus pandemic. Do we feel that Jesus has gone away and left us? Where is God in all this? Those in the Second World War endured great suffering - but victory came in the end. Jesus suffered and died, but rose victorious over the grave. Jesus ascended into heaven - but he gave his Holy Spirit to comfort and help his followers. In this world we will have trouble - we are not promised an easy road. We cry out to God for those who are suffering - the sick, the dying and the bereaved and for all those who are caring in many different ways. We are in a huge storm and are affected in different ways. Within this storm, God is at work. He sees the bigger picture. Jesus told his disciples to go and tell others the good news. Rainbows and crosses in windows, and a greater boldness to talk about our faith is evident. One in four people in UK are tuning in to church services at the moment. We are in difficult times, but God’s Spirit is with us. Look to him and be comforted.
Ruth Calcott
