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“Good’s Greatest Gift”
In case you’ve not been paying attention, Easter is quickly approaching. Holy Week, the week before Easter, begins this week with Palm Sunday. Churches across the world will be hosting many different kinds of worship and special services to honor this important moment in our lives. (The Chapel is also hosting a “Bon Voyage” lunch on Palm Sunday for anyone who wishes to eat!)
Yes, I do think this is an important moment in my life, and I’m sort of pushing you into it with me. Easter isn’t a joke, and it isn’t someone’s made-up excuse to scare people into church. On the contrary, Easter is the exact opposite. Easter represents the power of good as it overcomes evil’s most powerful tool (death).
Oh, I’m not trying to freak anyone out, nor am I trying to get all apocalyptic on everyone. I am, however, trying to explain Easter’s importance in a framework outside of the church. Easter is not limited to the Church. Easter is intended to show all the world that no matter what, the power of good is greater than the power of evil.
This might sound rather elementary, but I think that’s God’s point. One doesn’t have to be a highly-educated scholar to understand Easter. It’s so simple that any child can understand and believe it. Easter bunnies, chocolate candies, and special gifts are a bonus that we’ve learned to enjoy. But the purpose of Easter - to offer salvation (God’s Greatest Gift) to everyone - can’t be overstated. Evil has no power over good. Darkness cannot exist in the presence of light, so no matter how troubled we might feel, God’s Greatest Gift is within reach.
God loves each of us more than we can imagine. That’s why God created Easter: so that even on our worst day, we still have the knowledge and assurance that Good is going to win. In fact, Good has already won, so we might as well join the winning team!
Get ready! We’re almost there!
God Bless,
Rev. Brock
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