Life in General

The Patriarchs and Heads of Local Churches in Jerusalem remind us that as we celebrate the joy of Easter we must examine carefully where we stand in relation to God.

They say that many of us need to abandon the selfish instinct within us. They say if we would truly seek the power of the Resurrection in our lives then we must disregard any idea we might have of self-sufficiency or worldly hopes that hide from our eyes the things of heaven and of the Spirit. If we believe in the Resurrection, we must affirm that our security is with God and in the power of the Resurrection, they add.

Despite our weakness and despite the unjust circumstances imposed upon us, they maintain that the power of God can free us if we come to understand the logic of the Spirit in us and if we accept to behave accordingly.