Happy Easter!

Today we celebrate the victory that God had over death in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. The best part of this victory is that Jesus is alive, even today. I think that sometimes it is easy for us to get caught up in the moment of Jesus being raised from the dead, and almost forget that Jesus is as alive today as you and me are. And, he promises us that he is coming back for us soon!

Before Jesus’ crucifixion, he ate a final meal with his disciples and he foretold the things that were going to happen to him.

Jesus said to them, “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you may know the way to where I am going.” John 14:1-3

Jesus rose from the dead and ascended to heaven, where he is preparing a place for each of us. Those of us he takes early in death, have places that were finished early. For the rest of us, Jesus is still working, and he promises that he will be back soon to bring us.

The way to this place, eternity, is through belief in Jesus as one’s Lord and Savior. In Romans it says, if you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth, then, you will be saved. Jesus has always loved you and wants you, more than anything. Belief in him is the only way to everlasting life.

The first Easter marked the beginning of the free entrance to God’s presence, through the gift and grace of Jesus Christ. I am so thankful for the grace that God has given to me through Jesus, and the sacrifice that Jesus gave on the cross at Calvary. I cannot wait for the day when I will be united with my Savior. I pray that you all will come to know this grace and be able to spend eternity in the presence of God.