Happy Easter!
What a wonderful week this is. As a Christian it fosters a roller coaster of emotions. If it doesn’t, I recommend a spiritual checkup.
Don’s sermon Sunday was about asking questions. He reassured us that it is okay to ask questions. So here is my question for you? WHY is this week so important? I’ll share with you why Tina believes this is a week to be celebrated.
1. It Means Sin and Death Have Been Defeated
When Jesus rose from the grave, He conquered sin and death once and for all. For believers, this means that death is not the end. 1 Corinthians 15:55 says, “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”
2. It’s the Foundation of Christian Hope
Easter reminds us that new life is possible—both spiritually and eternally. Because Jesus rose, we too will rise. As 1 Peter 1:3 says, “He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
3. It Fulfilled Prophecy and God’s Plan for Salvation
Easter is the culmination of God’s redemptive plan for humanity. From the fall of man in Genesis to the promises of a coming Messiah, the resurrection is the turning point of history—where God’s plan to save humankind is completed.
4. It’s a Celebration of Victory and New Life
Easter isn’t just about an empty tomb—it’s about what that empty tomb means: transformation, grace, and new life. It’s a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is hope.
So, Easter isn’t just a holiday—it’s the defining moment that gives meaning to everything else. I urge you to take time this week to focus on why we celebrate Easter. Our hearts should be bursting with gratefulness and our lives should shine brightly for Him.
Shine, Shine, Shine!
Tina