Easter is one of our favorite holidays. It’s a time to reflect on the past and think about the memories, traditions, and God’s blessings that are associated with this important time of year.
We celebrate Easter in many ways. For some people it’s a time for hiding Easter baskets and colorful Easter eggs filled with candy, for the children we love. Parents take their kids to see the Easter Bunny, so special pictures can be taken with him. We show off our favorite spring fashions. Families gather for delicious food. And churches are over-crowded with people who are rarely seen there during other times of the year.
So what does Easter mean to you? Does it signify spring has arrived or is just around the corner? Spring gives us hope for warmer days, bursting with sunshine, fragrant flowers, and songbirds.
To me, Easter is the reminder of new life. When I see the empty cross, I am reminded that God sacrificed His only son, so you and I could be forgiven of our sins. He promised us there is hope for our earthly lives and hope for the future in eternity.
The empty cross is paramount to the Christian faith. It is the symbol of life, peace, and hope – promised by God, to those who believe in the resurrection of his son, Christ Jesus. We are all children of God – if we choose to believe in him.
During this Holy Week, think about the empty cross and its meaning. Jesus suffered, died, and rose from the dead. He paid the price for our salvation. His new life in Heaven is where we will be some day – if we trust, and follow him today.
Will you be ready for him when he returns to Earth (as promised in the Bible)? He is knocking at your door. Will you let him in?
My hope, during this glorious Easter time, is that your heart will be open to his promise of the empty cross. When you enter the church of your choice during this holiest of weeks, honor and praise him by remembering the ultimate sacrifice he made through Christ, our savior.
Because of Easter, there is hope for you and me!
Happy Easter!
David
He is risen. Hallelujah!
Happy Easter, David, and may the life He gives us through his resurrection fill all your years with His strength and gladness.
Jan, It is so good to hear from you. I hope all is well. Happy Easter.
Amen Dr. Wolf. I hope you and your family have a Blessed Easter.
Cindy, Thank you for reading my message. Happy Easter to you!
Mormons don’t reverence the cross because the say they serve a risen Savior. Well his rising proves that His payment for our sins, sicknesses and the curse we were subject to, were accepted by God so we no longer need to be subject to their ruling over us. The payment? The scourging prior and the 6 hours of God’s punishment of our sin, born by a perfect sacrificial Lamb! Thank you Jesus for taking the cross for me!
Happy Easter Mike! I hope all is well with you.
Thank you for your thoughts. Easter was Daddy’s favorite time of the year. Know he loved the message it brings to us. Hallelujah!!! I serve a Risen Savior!!! A blessed Easter to you, Anita and your family.
Because He Lives,
Claudia
Claudia, Thank you for your words. I hope your Easter will be special.
He lives. Christ Jesus lives in my heart today and every day. He walks with me and talks to me, that’s how I get through each day. God bless you and Anita , David, have a blessed Easter.
Happy Resurrection Day! Thanks for your message Dr. Wolf. Celebrating our risen Lord today reminds us of why we are here and our journey as Christians. God is good. Grace and peace to you and your family.
Praise the LORD for this message that Jesus lives and bought our salvation!
Thank God for the empty cross!!
Dr. David thank you for your inspiring words. We were camping last week and just now getting to my mountain of emails. I always love to hear from you and pray your Easter was blessed! Church and family filled my day and I know I am blessed! I am a princess, the daughter of the King! Have an awesome week!
Vicky, I hope all is well with you. I wish I could see you!