True meaning of Easter (Happy Easter)

Easter is here again, yes it is. The words ‘Happy Easter’ is muttered by almost everyone, everywhere around the world. Sadly enough, I am mostly indifferent about these greetings. What is in Easter to be happy about, or what exactly is the true meaning of Easter, I ask myself (just as I asked ‘what is good about Good Friday’)? Perhaps, you reason as I do. Has Easter lost its true meaning?

The Easter we celebrate today is an intriguing blend of religious and secular traditions and culture, with historical tracing to Paganism, Christianity and even Judaism.  Is Easter about the beautiful Easter bunnies or the cute little colored eggs we hunted for back in primary school; or more interestingly, is it about the resurrection of Jesus? Whatever meaning you hold onto, the underlying truth is that Easter is a time to celebrate new life. The eggs represent ‘new life’ because new life hatches from the eggs while the resurrection of Jesus from the dead after being in the tomb for three days signifies a “new life” “new birth”,  “new order”. 

As Christians, the bible teaches that the resurrection of Jesus, which Easter celebrates, is the foundation of our faith. “He was the representation of the sacrificial lamb to take away the sins of the world. He was the final sacrifice”. This means that we don’t have to sacrifice animals to atone our sins; he has done that already for us at the cross. His blood cleanses us from all sins.

For all it is worth, it is necessary you find a true meaning for Easter within yourself and celebrate it. Celebrate all expression of joy however they manifest in your life. If you haven’t experienced this ‘new life’ in Jesus or perhaps Easter has no meaning to you at all, regard today as another day to celebrate your existence –many would have loved to see today but they are no more.

Word for the day: In the face of insecurity, economic distress and uncertainty about the future in our country, I pray that we all enjoy the newness Easter brings and merry in the living hope that our tomorrow will be better.

HAPPY EASTER! *grins* Oya, where is my chiken*winks*

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