Easter Joy, by Joanna Fuchs
Jesus came to earth,
To show us how to live,
How to put others first,
How to love and how to give.
Then He set about His work,
That God sent Him to do;
He took our punishment on Himself;
He made us clean and new.
He could have saved Himself,
Calling angels from above,
But He chose to pay our price for sin;
He paid it out of love.
Our Lord died on Good Friday,
But the cross did not destroy
His resurrection on Easter morn
That fills our hearts with joy.
Now we know our earthly death,
Like His, is just a rest.
We’ll be forever with Him
In heaven, where life is best.
So we live our lives for Jesus,
Think of Him in all we do.
Thank you Savior; Thank you Lord.
Help us love like you!
Luke 24:1-8
1 “On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb. 3 They went in but did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men stood by them in dazzling clothes. 5 So the women were terrified and bowed down to the ground. “Why are you looking for the living among the dead?” asked the men. 6 “He is not here, but he has risen! Remember how he spoke to you when he was still in Galilee, 7 saying, ‘It is necessary that the Son of Man be betrayed into the hands of sinful men, be crucified, and rise on the third day’?” 8 And they remembered his words.”
The Meaning of Easter:
Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a pivotal event in Christian faith, signifying hope, new life, and victory over death.
A Gift of Hope:
Jesus’ resurrection is a powerful reminder that even in the face of death and despair, there is always the possibility of hope and renewal.
Eternal Life:
Through Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection, Christians are offered the promise of eternal life and a relationship with God.
A Call to Joy:
Easter is a time to celebrate the joy of God’s love and the gift of salvation, encouraging us to live lives that reflect the hope and love of Christ.
A Time for Reflection:
Take time to reflect on the meaning of Easter, the sacrifice of Jesus, and the hope it offers for a brighter future.
Pray for God’s Blessings:
Ask God to help you to live a life that reflects the love and hope of Christ.
He is Risen! Hallelujah!
Stay encouraged!
Pastor Mike
