Yes - we are still in the Easter Season - Yes - plenty of Easter Joy to experience. In today's scripture we start with Philip spreading the Gospel Message - just as Jesus said the apostles should do. Bonus in that effort - unclean spirits - leaving many people - shouts of joy at being freed. In the Gospel - Jesus reassuring His disciples that they will not be left alone when He ascends to Heaven - God sending the Holy Spirit to guide - help them.
Even today - as modern day disciples - each of us - benefitting from the help of His Holy Spirit. In so many ways - in so many circumstances - the Holy Spirit - helping His followers around the World. We are after all - Easter People - those who have made a conscious decision to accept Jesus as Lord of our Lives - Our God - Our Savior - the One in whom we put our complete trust. Yes - there is a reason to be joyful - every day of our lives. No matter what may happen in our lives - Jesus - stands there - gracing you with His Love - truly- something to be joyful about.
Deacon Dale
