Call it Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, or Easter Bunny and candy day, the fact remains that even though it’s over, it’s not.
The victory that was won on that day that Jesus rose again is literally our good news. Our message of all the Christ accomplished and what can be ahead for us. It also can be seen as the historical definition of the Greek word it is taken from, which means the good news of a win in the battlefield. It applies both ways for us. Jesus defeated Satan and we celebrate that good news. It means we celebrate the good news of Salvation and Grace from God.
So, it’s not over. It can be over for us if we choose to not accept what the day has provided for us. Then we never know that relationship with God that offers grace and mercy in all areas we deal with in this life. It also offers strength in the times we don’t understand. The times that are undeniably harsh and doubt wants to rise and question how could a loving God allow this to happen?
The bottom line is, and the Bible teaches us, that we don’t have the mind of God. There is a plan for our good, and even if we don’t see it, His plan is working for our ultimate good.
So much misunderstanding happens because we don’t know or understand all the cultural references in the Bible. People in those times taught what people would understand. But that doesn’t mean we can’t understand. Good translators have dilegently studied the words written to put it into a format we can understand. But it is our responsibility to make sure we are using a good translation, and not ones that are the words based on the opinions of man. The Bible has shown that if we add, or take away, from the Holy Words of the BIble, there will be very serious consequences.
I hope your Resurrection Sunday was one that greatly blessed you. I hope you were able to experience God’s presence in a service, either in person or online. I hope you were able to enjoy the human pleasures, including watching kids search for eggs, and eating way too much of a tremedous holiday meal.
But above all else, I hope you truly celebrated what our Lord sacrificially did for us.
God bless you. – Vicki
A Life of Faith 