Easter is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
Christians refer to the Friday before Easter as “Good Friday”, which commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus. After this crucifixion, death and burial, three days later, He rose from the grave. By this, He conquered death and redeemed us from sin.
The resurrection affirms Jesus of Nazareth as not only the prophesied Messiah of Israel but as the King and Lord of a new Jerusalem: a new heaven and a new earth. We celebrate Easter because this holiday recognises that we can die to our old way of living and resurrect into our new life with Christ. Christianity does require a death to self. But the resurrection we experience in a spiritual sense and the resurrection of the body we have yet to experience gives us ample cause for celebration.
According to 1 Peter 1:3 which says; “Be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” We see that God love us so much that He gave His son Jesus so that we may be saved.
Many Christians worldwide celebrate Easter with special church services, music, candlelight, flowers and the ringing of church bells. Easter processions are held in some countries such as the Philippines and Spain. Many Christians view Easter as the greatest feast of the Church year. It is a day of joy and celebration to commemorate that Jesus Christ is risen, according to Christian belief.
Lets all share and love one another during this time.