The Message of Easter – By Nilan James
Source : Dæhæna – March 2024
Easter is the most important religious festival for Christians. It celebrates Jesus’ victory over death. It defines the beginning and the foundation of Christianity. For Christians, the resurrection is an important treasure.
It’s also a great love story. Jesus did not come into the world simply to suffer and die. He came to bring God’s message of unconditional love The Resurrection of Jesus takes us beyond the Cross to the joy and hope that comes from seeing the Risen Lord. Christ risen allowed us to know that there is a future for every human being and that our cry for unending life is
indeed answered in Him. This is the true message of Easter! We also have gives us a new sense of certitude, even if when it is very difficult in our lives, even if when we are facing death ourselves, because we know that Jesus rose from the dead. This is the true message of Easter. and forgiveness.
Saint Mother Teresa said, “Never let anything so fill you with sorrow as to make you forget the joy of Christ risen.”. Yes, there are still trials and tragedies and difficulties in life. But because of Jesus Christ’s triumph, because He has been raised from the dead, everything now is made new again. And we have the strength and the ability and the courage to continue to follow the Lord through death to new life.
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Such is the message on Easter Sunday. The resurrection of Jesus is also instilling hope in the face of lives trials.
Another thing that the resurrection tells us, is that we have got hope now. No matter how dark our life becomes, no matter how difficult our life becomes, there is hope. This hope is an anchor for our soul. Therefore, if we are going through difficulties, let us hold on to that anchor of hope. This is the basic proclamation of the gospel; the kerygma is the resurrection.
When Christ died on the cross, His message was one of salvation to the whole world. Not just for Christians. God’s infinite love for each of us is the true message of Easter. And the reason it is our foremost religious festival is because it is a message of love and hope, that will continue into eternity. Accepting that message, is our choice.
Nilan James
