What does Easter Represent?

When I was a child , Easter Celebration traditionally meant that special Sunday when we all got new spring clothes , and went to Sunday School and church to display our colorful outfits. As an adult, Easter has 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.

One poet wrote these lines: “Lift your glad voices in triumph on high.
For Jesus hath risen, and man cannot die.

Martin 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.

A wise man wrote: This is part of the glory of Christ as compared with the chief 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.

Why must we relive this emotional journey? Luke tells us : Witnessing Jesus’ death is necessary to order that we may also be witnesses to his resurrection. Luke 23:49

This story of the ‘Empty Egg’ summarizes Easter for me as an adult.

Jeremy was born with a twisted body and a slow mind. At the age of 12 he was still in second grade, seemingly unable to learn. His teacher thought Jeremy really belonged in a special school . It wasn’t fair to him to be with the other 19 younger children who didn’t have a learning problem. His parents thought it would be a terrible shock for Jeremy if he was taken out of school.
Spring came, and the children talked excitedly about the coming of Easter. The teacher told them the story of Jesus, and then to emphasize the idea of new life springing forth, she gave each of the children a large plastic egg and told them to bring it back the next day with something inside that shows new life. The teacher wasn’t sure Jeremy understood, but she forgot to phone Jeremy’s parents to explain.
The next morning the children placed their eggs in the large wicker basket which the teacher had on her desk.. When the first egg was opened , there was a flower. “oh yes, a flower is certainly a sign of new life,’ the teacher said . The next egg contained a plastic butterfly, which looked very real. “Yes, that is new life, too. We all know that a caterpillar changes and grows into a beautiful butterfly,” the teacher explained.. Suddenly, Jeremy spoke up, “teacher, aren’t you going to talk about my egg?” Flustered, the teacher replied, “But Jeremy, your egg is empty.” He looked into her eyes and said softly, “Yes, but Jesus’ tomb was empty, too.” Time stopped. When she could speak again, the teacher asked him, “Do you know why the tomb was empty?” “Oh, yes,” Jeremy said, “Jesus was killed and put there. Then His Father raised Him Up.
Three months later , Jeremy died. Those who paid their respects at the mortuary were surprised to see 19 eggs on top of his casket, all of them empty.”

‘HE IS NOT HERE, FOR HE IS RISEN, AS HE SAID.’ Matt.28:1-10
HALLELUJAH!