Easter is for me!

For a pastor, Easter is the pinnacle of the year. At the same time, the week or two before Easter can also be the most stressful—for me, my family, and the staff (and staff families).

When you and I get stressed, we tend to take our focus off the main thing and obsess about lesser things. Some of which might be out of our control.

At Easter, the main thing is that all people recognize that God isn’t angry with them. In fact, He died for them. And then He rose from the dead, conquering death forever. Not just for Jesus, but for all of us.

Death is not final.

Sin is not fateful.

Life to the full is possible.

And it’s for ME!

Yes, it’s for you, too. But it’s for me. I need resurrection as much as anyone has ever needed resurrection.

And, so do you.

Easter is for me, and Easter is for YOU.

Invite everyone you know. Make plans. Buy dinners. Paint eggs. Hand out fliers. Whatever you have to do to engage people and draw them toward the God who saves.

But, whatever you do, don’t forget that Easter is for YOU.

Resurrection is what you need. Not just 2,000 years ago. Not just when you prayed that one prayer or said “I Believe.”

Resurrection is what you need TODAY. And everyday.

You—not just “them”—need the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing. (Romans 4:17b)

May you experience life and new things this Easter!

caleb

Easter Service Times:
Saturday, 5p, HB Central Park, behind Library
Sunday, 8:30, 10, 11:30a, HB Central Library Theater

P.S. Listen to recent messages here.
P.P.S. Give online to Mariners HB here.

Celebrate how Jesus conquered death and made it possible for us to have a future and a new life. More info here or search “Easter” on our website.

Easter in the Park: Sat, Mar 26 • 5p
(HB Central Park, behind Library)

Easter Sun, Mar 27 • 8:30, 10 & 11:30a
(HB Central Library)