Further Reflection: Easter and Resurrection

Second in a Series

In worship on May 3, Carla asked a few church family members to share the meaning they were finding in Easter. She liked what was said enough to suggest we publish the reflections here. We’re posting one each day.

When asked what Easter means to me now, my thoughts went briefly to jelly beans and dyed eggs.

To me, Easter is the most Holy day. I thank God that Christ was born into the flesh. He felt what I feel, he knew pain and suffering. He literally carried his cross.

I know also that he existed before his birth. He was there in the beginning . He knew glory, yet he agreed to be flesh on this earth. He was the sacrifice, he was the lamb. He took away the sins of the world (my sins). He took the sting out of death. He loved me and you that much. It overwhelms me.

I’m not worthy, yet he loves me. I wonder, when his father asked Jesus to come into the world in the flesh. He could’ve , maybe said No. 

He loved us so much. He was born into the flesh to save us all. He was obedient as baby Jesus took his first breath. He was obedient and loved us enough to conquer death. 

I’m not worthy Lord. I’m forever grateful. All honor and praise to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

We are blessed, we are blessed. 

He was obedient in human flesh. 

He was tempted, betrayed and beaten on the cross.

He loved us. He prayed for us. He stayed for us.

He was innocent , turned over by the people to be killed,

yet he continued to obey his Fathers will.

We are blessed , we are blessed. 

Our Lord obedient to Death.

We are blessed the Lamb said yes.

Diane Estep