Day 262: Easter

Easter Sunday, often celebrated with Chocolate bunnies, Easter eggs, the hunting of Easter eggs, and the cool baskets that they all come in. Well here in Afghanistan, Easter Sunday is not just another day, but a day of celebration and yet another reason to break out the Sparkling Grape Juice, festive decorations, and center pieces all themed with chocolatey Easter treats!

A Festive Easter Luncheon Awaits!

As I observed these various traditional Easter symbols I realized that none of them had to do with the true celebration of Easter, which is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus and his victory over death. As we contemplate the meaning of Easter, may we find something to truly celebrate...not chocolate eggs, bunnies, Easter egg hunts, or baskets, but a risen Lord! And may we be reminded of a rebirth and a new life that comes as result of His resurrection. Now that's something to get excited about.

"Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection"
Romans 6:4,5 NASB