Listen to this account today in the Gospel reading and rejoice. Rejoice in Jesus who has accomplished your salvation. Rejoice in his forgiveness that he graciously gives to you. Rejoice in the forgiveness you give to others. Rejoice in the new life you have been given and now live. Rejoice in the healing that you have with this forgiveness and look to the final day when you will rise from your graves. Jesus has done wondrous things and still does even now, “your sin is forgiven.” It really is and you belong to Jesus now and forever.