Called to Rise

We’ve been tracing resurrection, not just what Jesus did, but what His rising means for us now. Through Lazarus, the virgins, and the wedding feast, we’re being reminded that we’ve all been given a lamp, but the oil comes through intimacy. And it’s easy to drift. Distraction, distance, and even good things can quietly pull us away from the table that’s been set for us. The invitation is still open. Like Jonah, we can run, resist, or make excuses. But even there, God is still drawing us back, not to pressure us, but to bring us into life again. So we return. We make space. We come close. Because it’s in His presence that the oil is restored, and from that place, we are called to rise. ------------------------------- Scriptures to reflect on for next week: Jonah (entire book)