Tomorrow is Easter Day. We celebrate Easter in the spring and is a reminder of everything new and a renewing of our souls after a long winter's nap. It also brings celebration of a new beginning of a harsh winter. To me Easter, this year, will bring a new beginning to the summer, but also a reminder of an absence from my family on this first holiday. A first of several holidays that we will miss together.
But Easter will still go on. We celebrate Easter not because of the fresh spring that will come but because of Christ who rose from the dead to give us victory over death. On Easter day many people all over the world will get on their new Sunday clothes and go to church for their yearly church service, but not really celebrate what the true meaning of Easter is.
The risen Savior is every Christians hope for eternal life with Him in heaven. Christ certainly did not die on the cross because of anything He has done. He GAVE up His life because He knew mankind needed a way of salvation. A salvation from the grips of Hell and eternal damnation. He gave it up for you and me. He didn't have to. Do you know anyone who would do that for you? We think maybe soldiers fighting for our country, our spouse, our parents. What do you think of them doing that for you? Are you honored that one of them would sacrifice their lives for you? I know I am. But much more the sacrifice that Christ did for me on the cross. You see, the soldiers fighting for our country, our spouse or or one of our parents will die for us, but they can't bear our sins at death, they can't come back to life and they can't save us from hell. They also can't provide a relationship that only Christ can give.
Easter reminds me of the relationship I have with Christ. I accepted Him as my Savior at the age of 10 or 11. Without Him, I have no purpose. I am what I am because Christ died a victorious death, but rose from the grave go give me new life and is now awaiting my entrance to heaven with my new body, home, and rewards.
Celebrate Easter with a renewal of you mind but also celebrate knowing that Christ did all this for us.
Happy Easter everyone!