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Jesus’s death gives us hope in the present for the forgiveness of our sins and his resurrection is a true comfort in the present as we wrestle with our own mortality and the pain and grief that fill us when loved ones die, but the cross and the resurrection give us hope in the present that encompasses much more than relief from shame and guilt and courage in the face of death.
As we consider the suffering, and injustice, and brokenness that we witness daily in our world, it is Easter that gives us assurance that things won’t always be this way. When we witness and participate in peace-making efforts, and justice work, and works of mercy that alleviate suffering, we are seeing Easter before our eyes. When a relationship with a friend or family member is broken and damaged, Easter gives us assurance that the lost relationship can be restored and redeemed. When the relationship is made new, we have witnessed Easter again.
The cross and the resurrection are the sure signs to us that God was not, and is not, and will not be overcome by the powers of darkness and evil in whatever forms we encounter them. If we are looking, we will see this victory on display again and again in our lives and in the world. As we prepare to remember and celebrate this special time in history, look back, but remember, also, to look right under your nose for resurrection!
Happy Easter!
Joy
P.S. Our wedding date is April 11! We will be getting married at Riverdale Inn in Riverside with Rev. Ron Watson, former minister at First Presbyterian Ocala, officiating. We look forward to celebrating with you at a church reception that is being planned for the end of April. Thank you for all of the love and best wishes!
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