Are We Living Like Easter Happened?

Do you remember what happened on Sunday? I know, sometimes I forget what day it is, let alone what happened three days ago. Personally, since Sunday I’ve had to say goodbye to both my daughters who went back to their college and apartment. Which means I also got a little weepy. I’ve made meals, graphics, and beds. I’ve gone on a run in the woods and a grocery run. Not to mention all the texts, conversations, stories, posts, and songs that I’ve given headspace to since Sunday. Our minds are full. Our lives are noisy. Wait, what was Sunday again?

Is your mind still on Easter?

It was Easter.
The day Jesus conquered death and sin.
The day dead things came to life.
The day freedom came to all.
The day Jesus declared nothing could ever separate us from His love. Not even an enormous boulder, false accusations, betrayal, torture, finger pointing, excruciating pain, loss, sorrow, grief, or death.

And Jesus, the One who did all this for you, for me, says:

•  “Remain in me, and I will remain in you.” John 15:4
  

                When we stick with Jesus, He will never leave us. His truth and promises and love and power                       become part of who we are.

• “I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” John 15:11
  

            Jesus wants to flood you with joy, so much joy you won’t be able to contain it all. It will ooze out                 of you and bring joy to those around you.

• “I chose you.” John 15:16
  

             The God of the Universe chose you. All the times you had your hand up, put your name in the                      hat, applied, asked, secretly hoped to be chosen? Jesus chooses you as His daughter or son, to                    love, to protect, to fight for.

John 15:16

These promises from Jesus are still true. No matter what you faced so far this week. No matter what you’re staring down for the rest of the week. Jesus still gave up His life out of perfect, faithful, never ending love for you. And then He wrestled death and sin to the ground and rose from the dead. This changes everything.

Because if Jesus can overcome death, promises to stay with us, fills us with joy, and chooses us as His own, then everything’s going to be okay. We will get through the hard things. We don’t have to do it alone. We can find joy where we are. We don’t have to prove ourselves. We’re already chosen and loved.
I want to cling to these truths everyday.

So yes, Easter was a couple of days ago. But what happened that day? What Jesus did for you? The amazing grace and abundant life He offers you? His love? Those things never expire. They are true today, tomorrow and always. Let’s live like it. 

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