Easter

Easter is a time to celebrate one of the most mysterious—and most central—events of the Christian faith: the resurrection. Across world history, religious traditions, and mythologies, resurrection stories are rare. That rarity is part of what makes this story so powerful.

The crucifixion of Jesus emerged from a convergence of human realities: jealousy, religious conflict, economic disruption, and the desire to silence a growing movement. People made decisions and acted in ways that aligned with their own interests and fears. The crucifixion, in this sense, was a profoundly human act.

The resurrection, however, is something altogether different. It is not a human achievement, but a divine response. God does not allow death to have the final word. Humanity does not ultimately determine the end of Jesus’ life or ministry.

When religious leaders believed they had ended both Jesus and his movement, God responded in an unexpected way—with life. The resurrection stands as one of the great mysteries of our faith. What exactly happened in the tomb? How do we understand what took place? These are questions that have echoed through the centuries.

In the end, the resurrection calls for faith. While we may not answer every question, we can see its impact. It reshaped a small group of followers into a movement that became Christianity. It has carried hope across generations and continues to shape lives today.

The deeper question, then, is not only what happened then, but what is happening now:
Has the resurrection of Jesus taken root in you?
Is Christ alive within you?
Is the power of God shaping your actions and guiding your relationships?

As the Gospel of John suggests, resurrection is not only an event to remember—it is a reality to live. It is the victory of God over death, and a life that we are invited to participate in.

This Easter, consider how resurrection is unfolding in your own life. To become more like Jesus is to become a resurrection people—formed by the power of God, shaped into Christlike lives, and sent into the world as signs of hope, life, and renewal.

Steve Lewis