St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Clay Center, KS

MYSTERY AND RESURRECTION

"We see through a glass darkly, but we do see and what we see is that when we have the courage to walk beyond the limits of life, we walk simultaneously into the mystery of God. That is where Easter begins." (John Shelby Spong)

In 2009, a plan looking, middle-aged woman walked on to the stage of the show: "England's Got Talent". Her name was Susan Boyle, and she definitely did not belong there. Everyone could see that, including the judges. She was not "cool" or cute, but downright dumpy. The audience clearly thought they were going to watch a very embarrassing performance--something to snicker and laugh about. Were they ever surprised - EVERYONE was surprised! The recording of her performance received a record number of hits online as it sped around the world!

When Ms. Boyle opened her mouth and began to sing, an audible gasp rose up from the crowd; the jaws of the judges literally dropped. Susan transcended her reality - she was not a silly, dumpy, middle-aged woman - but some kind of magnificent angel who's song sent tears of awe down the faces of those who listened to her.

We are Resurrection People! We will not be held back by the heavy stones of our own or other people's expectations! The Spirit of Jesus lives in us and "(We) can do all things through him who strengthens (us)." (Philippians 4:13) Hallelujah!

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