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Michael T Nixon, V🅿️ 1 of 1, sadly (Chillmonger)

Apr 12, 2020 • 9 tweets • 3 min read • Read on X

You're going to see a lot of #ResurrectionSunday posts today (as you should!), so I won't be long here: The thing that sticks out the most to me as I reflect on our #RisenKing today is His enduring humility. #HappyEaster

Jesus, the death conqueror, had every right to boast in what He just accomplished (in communion with His Father and Spirit), but scripture told us that early on Sunday morning, the two Mary's went saw an empty tomb. They were told by an angel that He was risen-He was already out!

As they ran back to tell the disciples what they had been told, Matthew 28 tells us that Christ "met them and greeted them." No fanfare, no Hollywood entrance...He just met them. The book of John says that Mary Magdalene thought He was a gardener....A GARDENER!

Jesus spent the next 40 days committed to other-centered ministry: He dealt with Thomas' doubt, He restored Peter from his shame, He broke down the entirety of the Scriptures...again, and He promised His followers that they would do greater things than He did - with His Spirit.

No resurrection world tour, no big pronouncements or services - He said He would rise, so He did. The resurrected King, with all power in His hands, used them to serve. Christians must remember: The call to leadership and authority is one of stewardship that is rooted in service.

My favorite resurrection story captures this humility perfectly. It's the Walk to Emmaus found in Luke 24 - two followers of Christ, who had not heard about Christ's resurrection were distraught that Jesus had died...then Jesus appears with them, but does not reveal Himself...

He just starts walking with them and revealing the truth of the Gospel all the way until they reached Emmaus. When they reached their destination, Jesus acted as if He would keep going, but they urged Him to stay the night and have a meal.

As they sat down to eat, Jesus broke the bread and gave it to them...it wasn't until this moment that they recognized Him, and at that same moment...HE VANISHED! So unassuming, deflecting the attention and praise away from Himself - our resurrected, all-powerful, humble King.

@rivervalleywshp

My favorite song right now is this beautiful anthem by @rivervalleywshp called #BothSides. It's a wonderful reminder that Jesus is the King on both sides of the stone. I hope that you are blessed by it! Embrace His humility, and commit to serving others.

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