Between Knowing and Becoming: An Easter Reflection #814

Between Knowing and Becoming: An Easter Reflection In the quiet moments of reflection, as the dawn of Easter whispers of renewal and hope, we find ourselves at the crossroads of knowing and doing. The journey of learning unfolds like a path through a verdant forest, where each step taken is a testament to the wisdom gained. It's not the gathering of knowledge alone that lights our way, but the bold strides we take with this wisdom clasped tightly in our hands. In the act of doing, the murky waters of uncertainty clear, and our lives bask in a luminescence, bright and enduring. Behold, the sacred narrative of Easter teaches us the sanctity of action—God’s own testament to the world, revealed through the solemn acts of crucifixion and resurrection. It is here, in the heart of this holy season, that we find the ultimate embodiment of transformation. Just as the stone rolled away to unveil the miracle of rebirth, so too must we push aside the barriers between knowledge and action, letting the light of understanding flood our beings. Let the joy of Easter not be contained in thoughts alone but let it flourish in our deeds. May our actions weave a tapestry of light, mirroring the divine example set forth by the crucifixion and resurrection. Let every act of kindness, every gesture of love, every word of truth, be our own resurrection, a testament to the power of living what we know to be true. As we tread the path illuminated by scriptures, drawing wisdom from James, Peter, Galatians, and the words of Christ himself, let us remember that it is in the doing that knowledge becomes a beacon, guiding us towards a holiness that radiates from within, transforming not just ourselves, but the world around us. This Easter, let us rise in the light of our actions, reborn in the glory of knowing turned into doing, a celebration of life’s most sacred truths, echoed in the silent promise of a dawn reborn. Written by Steven G. Lee (April 8, 2024)