Easter is celebrated across the world as one of the most significant Christian holy days. As Romans 1:4 affirms, “Through the Spirit of holiness [Jesus] was appointed the Son of God in power by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord!” On this day Christians pause to remember the great sacrifice of Jesus on the cross as well as the ultimate triumph of His resurrection.
Benjamin Rush, signer of the Declaration, pointed out how Jesus’ resurrection redeemed man to God and each other:
He forgave the crime of murder on His cross; and after His resurrection, He commanded His disciples to preach the gospel of forgiveness, first at Jerusalem, where He well knew His murderers still resided. These striking facts are recorded for our imitation and seem intended to show that the Son of God died not only to reconcile God to man but to reconcile men to each other.
And President Ronald Reagan reminded the nation of the hope that Easter brings:
Beginning today and culminating on Sunday morning, Christians will celebrate with their families the resurrection of Christ, His victory over death. We will remember that He gave His body and His blood—washing clean the faults and the shortcomings of the world. In our rejoicing we will renew the hope that is ours through the risen Lord.
Easter is indeed a special day! So, from all of us at WallBuilders, Happy Easter!
(As you celebrate Easter, you may want to take a little time to read this historical Easter sermon from WallBuilders’ collection.)
