When I was a girl, I can remember thinking that Easter was my favorite holiday. I really don’t know why I felt that way. One would think Christmas would be every child’s favorite. After all, one gets presents, candy etc. There was always something about Easter even though I did not fully undestand who Jesus was and what He did for you and me.
As an adult, I still believe Easter is my favorite holiday although now I have a better idea why I feel that way. The resurrection of Christ is what separates Christianity from all other “religioins”. If Jesus had not rose from the dead, then Christianity would mean nothing. Scripture tells us something completely different. On this day in the Christian faith, we celebrate all that Christ gave for each of us. His pure act of love is what saves us if we trust and believe this to be true from an eternity in hell. That’s quite a gift that no kind of gift in this world can ever match.
Yesterday as I was moving the huge backyard trampoline so I could mow in that spot, I reflected on where I am today and where I was in June of 2015. I thought about the restoration that the Lord allowed me to have to have more time in this world. That gift still amazes me to do this day. Only God could be so generous and so kind. This Easter season it is my prayer that each of you will reflect on this gift. Trust in Christ. Trust God’s Word and His character. He is who He says He is. Trust Him with your life and your hope.