Easter Reflection: Run to Jesus

The theme of race comes up in the Gospel of John. When we were younger, we had races of our own with siblings, cousins, or friends to be the first to beat everyone with a prize attached to it. Every so often, we may stop and take a moment to see a sign from God. It can be precipitation. It can be the site of something exciting.

I remember running cross country in high school for three years. There were times I had coaches yelling at me from a distance to either pick up the pace or to try to pass a runner in front of me for a strategic advantage,

In one race, I remember a runner from an opposing being in front of me and a teammate was ahead of me by three runners. My coach encouraged me to pass him which I did. It paid off as it helped my school become runner up in a championship meet.

For John and Peter, they were the first to receive the news from Mary Magdalene who bore the news from the angel. All were amazed that Jesus lived again. Upon receiving the news, they raced to the tomb. Of course, John outpaced Peter yet they were racing the same goal, running to the resurrected Jesus.

Jason Evert reminds us, “When you’re running a race, find someone who is running it with you and introduced yourself.” He had a point. Everyone is in a race to run to Jesus, the author of life. Our redeemer and king.

As we celebrate Easter, let us take time to embrace the signs brought forth from God as we welcome new creation in the season of spring.

Let us also run the race that we are in now to Jesus. Run into his loving arms by seeking his mercy.

Run, run to the father.