HAPPY EASTER
On Easter Sunday, April 12th you may very
well greet other brothers and sisters in Christ with the words, “Christ is risen! He
is risen indeed!” What an appropriate greeting. It’s appropriate because it is
100% true. Jesus is not dead. His body no longer rots in a grave. He has risen from the
dead. He is physically alive. As a matter of fact, not only is He alive but, He reigns as
King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
However, there is another reason as to why
this greeting is so appropriate. One that we may sometimes overlook. This greeting reminds
us that every one of Jesus’ promises to us is 100% true and certain. Think if you
will of some of Jesus’ promises. He declares that because of His death on the cross,
every one of our sins, no matter what those sins may be, are forgiven. Because of the
resurrection of Jesus we can be certain that this is true. If Jesus did not win the
forgiveness of sins, God the Father would never have raised Him from the dead. Jesus also
promises that when we die He will raise us back to life and take us to live with Him in
the perfection of heaven. Because of the resurrection of Jesus we can once again be
certain that this is true. If Jesus had not won eternal life, God the Father would never
have raised Him from the dead. This same line of reasoning follows for all of Jesus’
other promises.
Easter is a very happy and joyous day. It is
because of what the resurrection of Jesus declares to us. We are forgiven. God truly is
with us. Jesus is our Good Shepherd. God will work all out for our good. We can do all
things because Jesus strengthens us. We will live forever with God and our departed loved
ones in heaven. It is 100% true for the resurrection proves it. Thus when you greet others
on Easter Sunday with the words “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” remember
that the resurrection is the anchor of our Christian faith. Then you will have true
happiness and joy on Easter and everyday of your earthly life. May God bless you!
Your Servant In Christ
