“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead…” (1 Cor 15:20-22)

Today is Easter, the most important day of the year for Christians. Today, we celebrate the true meaning of Easter, which is found in the following truth: Jesus overcame death. He was humiliated and offered as a sacrifice on the cross. He died and rose from the grave, confirming he was the Son of God.

Easter signifies new beginnings, for in Christ, all things are made new (2 Cor 5:17). Easter is a time of renewal and represents the hope we find in Jesus, in his death and resurrection. Without the resurrection, Christianity would be a dead religion (1 Cor 15:12-19). Instead, he lives, and we have hope – hope for grace to be saved from our sins, and hope for eternal life with him.

Through Jesus, the slate has been wiped clean. We have the chance to leave behind the pain and regret of the past and to move forward into the hope we have in Jesus. This doesn’t mean we’ll have an easy life, but he will be with us. And through it all, our hope for an eternity spent with Jesus never wavers.

Dear Jesus, thank you for suffering and dying on the cross for me. Thank you for forgiving my sins and preparing a place for me with your Father in heaven. Help me to share the hope I’ve found in you with those I meet each day. Amen.