Have a Blessed Easter

Jesus said . . ."I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?" John 11:25-26

The popular image of the Empty Tomb reminds us that our progressive, knowledge and science-based culture has and never will raise someone from the dead. It's only happened once in history. And because it happened, we need not fear the last moments of our life or what comes after. Because it happened, we have a cure for the sickness of sin in our lives.

Just as with Christmas, let's be intentional in celebrating the true meaning of Easter - which is life in Christ. We cannot celebrate life in possessions, life in status, life in selfish ambition or life in leisure. It all leads to emptiness. The Apostle Paul said, "all this is garbage in comparison to knowing Christ".

Perhaps you agree and know this is true in your heart - but there is no way for you to celebrate the true meaning of Easter. Maybe you're surrounded by cultural celebrations and traditions - but no Christ. May I suggest some contemplative and prayerful moments spent reading Luke chapters 23 and 24. Consider what Christ did just for you. If you had been the only one that ever needed a Savior, He still would have gone to the cross - just for you.

To my family . . . have a blessed Easter.