Easter Continues To Energize Us!

Easter was celebrated last Sunday. It was a good time to declare anew that the Lord is risen, indeed. Our church had a good community wide Easter Egg hunt the day before Easter. There was so much holy energy among the children and families who attended. I am proud of the congregation to host this event now for about 20 years. Being with children at Easter helps me remember the powerful way the Lord gives us new little ones to bring us joy. Another way I still find Easter energy is by sacred music. I feel my soul stirred by "The Russian Easter Overture" by Rimsky-Korsakov. This musical classic features a crescendo which reminds me of the powerful build up of resurrection energy in the Lord's tomb. This gradual increase of volume and musical power speaks to me of the time of waiting in the tomb for our Lord to then defeat death. This overture ends with an enthusiastic climax of joy. I find it helps me meditate and draw near to our Lord. This Sunday we will show that the power of Easter continues as Alexandra, a senior in high school, is baptized. Wow, baptism declares that the power of the risen Christ comes to live in our hearts when we receive Him as Lord and Savior. He did rise from that old tomb long ago, but right now He fills us with His risen power when we crucify the old sinful nature and welcome Him into our hearts to rule over us. Just a few weeks ago we baptized Jerris and her son, Dayten. We are so blessed to witness the holy vows of these precious children of God. Easter shows the power of resurrection also in nature. I love to see how green the fields are becoming. I love to see the flowering trees start to blossom forth. I even planted beautiful red tulips given to us by precious friends on Easter morning. It means much for me to get my hands in the cold, moist, dark soil. It is a symbol to me how the Lord can bring forth beauty out of the darkness of defeat and despair if we surrender to His leadership and power to give us new life. How is the power of Easter continuing to minister in your life?