EASTER MEDITATIONS

The meaning of Easter is not found in cute bunnies and colored eggs. For us who know Jesus, it’s so much more. It’s when He conquered death and the grave. Easter is the fulfillment of Jesus’ love.—Amanda White

Jesus departed from our sight that we might return to our heart and there find Him. For He departed and, behold, He is here.—St. Augustine

The Resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over, no matter what my circumstances.—Robert Flatt

Easter is the demonstration of God that life is essentially spiritual and timeless.—Charles M. Crowe

The simple message that changed the world forever was this one: “He is not here. He is risen.”—Linda Bowles

A man who was completely innocent offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.—Mahatma Gandhi

The nail-pierced hands of Jesus reveal the love-filled heart of God.—Author unknown

Life doesn’t begin at forty or at twenty, but at Calvary.—Elaine Kilgore

If Jesus was alive again in 33 ad, He is alive today because He is God. That is the message of Easter.—Michael Whitehead

Jesus Christ burst from the grave and exploded into my heart.—Donna Hosford

Let the Resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty and happiness.—Floyd W. Tomkins

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John 10:11 ESV – I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

John 6:51 ESV – I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.

Acts 5:31 ESV – God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.