The Glory of Easter
by Pastor Kirby Williams
Date: 04/01/2011
Many people wonder what makes Christianity so different from other religions. They ask, "Aren't they all basically the same--just variations on a theme?" Well, no, they are not all the same. Christianity is unique among all the world's religions and during this season, we celebrate the reason why: the resurrection! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most important event of mankind! The resurrection means that all of the promises that Christ gave us when He was here on earth are true, and He conquered death itself to prove it to us. The resurrection means that we, too, will be resurrected when He returns to claim His own from this world.
The resurrection means that hope is alive in this world. Hope that there is something else beyond what we see around us. Hope that life exists beyond the grave. Hope of blessing and not judgment, grace instead of justice. Hope that those who accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior really will spend eternity with God. It is the very essence of hope.
If you do not have a church family, we invite you to stop by and worship with us during Passion week, as we discover the significance of the resurrection together. More and more people are finding that God is leading them to New Hope, and we are thrilled to see our family growing.
At New Hope, you will be challenged to grow in your faith. You will be challenged to dig deep into God's word and find the treasures buried there that can change your life. You will be challenged to find God's purpose for your life in a world that seeks to distract you. You will be challenged to live in accordance with God's word in a world that fundamentally rejects it's teachings. You will be challenged to share your faith in a world that desperately needs to learn about the love of Jesus.
So as we turn our attention to Easter, may the words, "He is Risen!" mold you and shape you and define you. May Jesus Christ make Himself real to you and bring special meaning to your life!
May God richly bless you during this Easter season.
- pastor kirby williams
