It is not so difficult to fathom what the family, friends and followers of Jesus were thinking and feeling. They had witnessed His arrest, beatings and crucifixion. They believed in Him, trusting He was their longed-for Jewish Messiah.  His existence had been prophesied by the old prophets of many years past. These family, friends and followers must have been feeling lost yet found, sad yet blessed and scared yet amazed, a whole gambit of emotions.

Jesus’ death is recorded in all four Gospels…AND so, too, His resurrection story is found in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.  Alleluia! He is risen!  When visiting His tomb, the discovery is made that, indeed, the tomb was empty. Those mourning Jesus had to have been overwhelmed with epiphanies of ancient prophesies being fulfilled.

Alleluia. He is risen.  He is risen indeed.  Jesus died for our sins. He paid the price for US. What a joyous celebration surrounds this gift of pure LOVE!  Every Sunday is Easter Sunday from now on (a favorite Easter hymn of mine). We have the joy of celebrating Jesus’ resurrection. We have the privilege to know His love. We can shower Him with thanksgiving and praise.

Alleluia. He is risen.  Happy Easter

Jill