Paul in writing to the church in Corinth wrote: "And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain...And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. (1 Cor 15:14,17)
So, if Christ would have live a sinless life and died on the cross and never was resurrected all Christianity is in vain, it is futile. If the resurrection did not occur we (all of us) are still in our sins that brings death. Therefore, Christ would have died in vain. So, that is why Easter is such an important day in the life of a Christian. Yes, we celebrate the resurrection each Sunday but Easter is different. It is like if you are born on a Tuesday all Tuesdays are a celebration but there is one time a year that marks the date. This week is a hard week for me. One year ago this Friday (Good Friday) my mother died. If the resurrection of Christ did not happen then I have seen the last of my mom. But I refuse to believe that. I do no totally understand how it all works, but I believe the Bible even when I do not understand. Paul told those in Thessalonica that we are not as those who are without hope. Today, I praise God for the resurrection of Jesus Christ of which I do not totally understand. I praise Him for I know there is eternity. I know I will spend eternity with Him. I know I will see my mom again. My life is not in vain. My preaching is not in vain, BECAUSE He is alive. Rejoice, praise and celebrate this Easter like never before. God bless and have a wonderful holy week.
