EASTER ISSUE

When we lived in Tennessee, I assisted with “children’s church,” which took place during the worship service. We taught the children Bible stories and the importance of having Jesus at the center of their lives.

Easter Sunday was, of course, a very special day. Talking to the children about Jesus’ resurrection was a highlight for me. I’ve always had issues with the Easter Bunny because, for many families, it represents all of Easter. It tends to overshadow the true meaning of Jesus coming back to life and saving us!

As we talked, colored, and made an Easter craft about Jesus, I asked the children how their morning had been. Five-year old Grace was the first to answer. She looked up eagerly from what she was making and said, “The Easter Bun . . . JESUS brought me some new sunglasses this morning!”

I laughed at her enthusiasm and was glad she had caught the point of the lesson and the season.

Jesus.

He so often is put on the back burner, or ignored completely, by our world, even on His own special days. The magnitude of what Jesus has done for us is staggering.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” (I Peter 1:3, NIV)

During this Easter season, let us enjoy honoring and serving the gift that is ours every day, not just on Easter!