This is my favorite time of the year. For me, Easter marks a remembrance and celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each day of the year has great meaning because He has conquered death and the grave forever through His victory over sin.

Chapter 24 of the gospel of Luke tells of the resurrection of Christ. In vs. 45 through 47 of that chapter, the resurrected Jesus spoke the following words to His disciples (NIV Bible):

“45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”

The gospel of Christ continues to be preached today and testifies in our times to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

As the creation around me “springs” back to life, I’m thankful to my Lord and Savior Jesus for bringing eternal life and eternal hope by His resurrection.

I appreciate each of you sincerely and pray you have a joyful Easter time with dear family and friends.