When The World Is Against You, Who Will Be For You?

When you get the chance, ask someone outside the church “what is Easter all about?”  Some may say that it is about the bunny and eggs made of chocolate, others will talk about the four-day weekend and the super stat while some may say it has something to do with church. Yes, Easter egg hunts are fun but when only a part of the tradition is told, a disservice is done for all.

I have heard that the egg represents the triune nature of God, three aspects of the egg that represents the oneness of the egg just like the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are all the One. Another one I have heard is that the Easter egg represents the newness of life, a new beginning. But where does the rabbit fit into this and where is the mention of the real purpose?

When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders. ⁴ “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.”

So many have turned their back on the truth of the Holy week that culminates with the celebration of the birth, death and resurrection of the Messiah. Some have given up the fight and let the voice of the world drown out the salvation message. Judas sold out the Messiah for thirty pieces of silver, the Pharisee sold out the Messiah for pride and power. Today, the question is this; why do not stand up as a voice for the Truth? Two decades ago, I was seized with remorse and turned my back on the world so that I could follow the Truth. I sinned and betrayed Innocent Blood but today I rejoice for my/our God lives.

Enjoy the chocolate chickens, foam eggs and colourful decorations, I do, but also take time to appreciate the sacrifice of the Saviour, the fulfillment of His promise and His victory over death. Because of Jesus Christ, there is hope in the promise of Glory. The world may be against the Lord but the our Creator gave up His life for every one of us.

Join us this Friday night at 7:00 pm for a Good Friday message. We will also be celebrating the risen Lord on Sunday morning at the Sundre Cemetery at 6:30 am Sunday morning followed by our Risen Celebration at 10:30 am. Join us if you can or you can watch us live online on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MainAvenueFellowship/) or view it afterwards on our website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca).

Blessings and Happy Easter to all,

Pastor Todd