He is risen, indeed!

He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ - Luke 24:6-7

I am a Christian. I am not a good one though. I try to be most days, but often I am lazy or distracted with life and forget to put Him first. On my worst days, I succumb to my vices and sin over and over again as sinners do. But during this time of year, I find strength to be better; to work harder at following His example all the while knowing that I will fail. For Jesus Christ is the only man without sin.

His sacrifice for me (and you) on Good Friday and his triumphant resurrection today reminds me of just how much I owe Him – EVERYTHING. He died so that all those who believe in Him may live forever by His side. We will each of us be judged, but before that day arrives (and it WILL arrive), strive to follow His example. I believe that is how you gain entrance into paradise.

“You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” - John 13:13-17

I am just a sinner and unworthy of the blessing that I have received in my life. I fail more than I succeed, but I keep trying. I keep trying because God loves me even with all my failings. The sacrifice of His only son and His resurrection three days later is the perfect proof of this.

And so in the spirit of love and renewed hope that this day brings, I wish you and yours a very happy Easter.