Many look forward to this week in our calendar, simply because there is an extra day off on Friday. It's also the start of a new season of Doctor Who on Saturday night. But for me, there is more to it. Maybe you're excited all the chocolate you'll get to eat this weekend, or the fact that you'll have some sweet potato casserole with your Sunday meal (add whatever special dish your household might have). Or maybe you're just glad to get some extra down time and sleeping in. All of those work for me, but ultimately I look forward to it because of what Easter really is about, remembering Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and his resurrection from the dead.
I realize many in our world don't fully understand or even know what Easter is about, but we as the followers of Jesus need to act as reminders of what Easter is. I would not be where I am today if it weren't for Easter. I would not be the man I am if it were not for what happened at Easter. Jesus literally changed my life and direction. And Easter is a chance to remember that and thank him for what he has done.
Because of Easter, most of the hospitals and universities in our world came into being. Because of Easter, prisoners have the opportunity to find freedom while they are in jail. Because of Easter, hungry people can find food and shelter in times of desperate need.
Christians are Easter people, never forget that. May you have the opportunity to share Easter with someone else this week.
BTW - I am also a Doctor Who fan, so I will be setting my PVR for Saturday night. That's my Easter present (haha).
God bless.
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