On the sabbath Jesus could be found teaching and healing

But Jesus is speaking figuratively about the mysteries of the Spirit.

The Spirit of God sustains life with guidance, wisdom, and intercession.

We have joy in what we think we know and fear of what we still don't understand.

Those who have gone before us are the bridge we now walk over.

We can trust that our connectedness to the vine will make our fruit as full and sweet as the Vinegrower intends.

Jesus did indeed lay down his life for us all.

We are invited to see Jesus in those we meet each day

We were not in that room with the disciples, but Jesus comes to us still.

They had no idea that joy was just around the corner, on the other side of the darkness.