The resurrection of Jesus is like a train that arrived in history and changed everything. The arrival of this event in the center of history outlined narrative of creation into two eras: the first marked by death and a world marked by a decisive victory over death. We live in the age where the train of history has come in the empty tomb and is a’comin’ in history today. Everything that we will savor today is marked by the flavor of glory. Everything sour, sweet, salty is glorified because the resurrection tastes better than death. Death is ashes and dust. Resurrection is steak and champagne.
We are in this moving train headed to a consummative end. History is guided, directed, and orchestrated by the events of an empty tomb. The empty tomb is the engine that keeps the train moving from glory to glory and we are participants of this glory.
When we come into worship on this Easter morn, we are entering into a resurrected universe. Our thanksgiving this morning is on the other side of the empty tomb. We are no longer waiting for the train to arrive, but we have embarked in this magnificent travel. And on this day, we have the privilege of sitting, kneeling, rising, singing, and partaking of the sceneries. Come and worship the Risen King who invites us into his sacred journey. Come and enjoy the ride from call to commission.
