The Cup of Freedom: Freedom to Open

When death seems to have had the last word and rising up feels locked down, we call on the power of love and life. We take up Jesus’ cup of freedom, we call on the name of the One Who Is Truly Sovereign, and we claim the freedom to move forward, to follow, to rise again, to love, bless, and be opened. In the end, we are filled with the freedom of the Spirit of God.

Jesus prepares the disciples to be witnesses, to continue to preach the Gospel message, and to be his Body alive in the world by opening their understanding. We have the freedom to open our hearts and minds to receive what God will give—and that gift is the Holy Spirit.