Easter

For children, the glorious Easter celebration, too often means that special Sunday when the Bunny comes and they get a basket full of goodies and get to participate in an Easter Egg Hunt. Traditionally for youth & adults alike it often means bright new spring clothes and bonnets. But Easter should have a much deeper meaning. It is the day when Christ rose from the dead and left the heartwarming message for all mankind that if you believe in Him, you too shall have everlasting life.

The philosopher Luther wrote: In His life, Christ is an example, showing us how to live; in His death, He is a sacrifice, satisfying for our sins; in His resurrection, a conqueror, in His ascension, a king, in His intercession, a high priest.

One brilliant explanation of the significance of Christ was written by a wise man named French:
This is part of the glory of Christ as compared with the chiefest of his servants that He alone stands at the absolute center of humanity, the one completely harmonious man, unfolding all which was in humanity, equally and fully on all sides, the only one in whom the real and ideal met and were absolutely one. He is the absolute and perfect truth, the highest that humanity can reach; at once its perfect image and supreme Lord.

Written many years ago, a verse from this Easter Carol gives a significant setting for a memorable Easter Day:
“Tomb, thou shall not hold Him longer;
Death is strong, but Life is stronger;
Stronger than the dark, the light;
Stronger than the wrong, the right;
Faith and Hope triumphant say
Christ will rise on Easter Day.”

If you think about meaningful words like these, you will begin to realize the real significance of the glorious Easter celebration.