Rejoice in the Lord Always - Rev. Anna Thornburg (First on Chatham)

First Cary UMC's First on Chatham Sermon "Rejoice in the Lord Always” –  Rev. Anna Thornburg – April 27, 2025

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice” Philippians 4:4

The disciples have encountered so much over the past days. They have watched their friend Jesus encounter persecution, death, and now, resurrection! However, it takes a little while to encounter Jesus on the road to Emmaus. In the meantime, it may seem as though Jesus is far away. However, he is right there, walking alongside the disciples. Even in the ordinary of our everyday lives, we are invited to rejoice in the Lord - for he is always with us.