With so many commercialism and paganism involves on Easter (as it is associated with the idolatrous goddess of spring) , let me just used the biblical designation”Resurrection Sunday”.

Let me share to you a story:

A missionary in Brazil discovered a tribe of Indians living in a remote jungle area. Disease was ravaging their population and they urgently needed medical help. However the only clinic was on the other side of a raging river the Indians believed was inhabited by evil spirits. In their minds, crossing meant certain death. Although the missionary assured them he’d crossed it safely so many times, they still hesitated. When he led them to the bank and placed his hand in the water, they were skeptical. He even waded in and splashed water on his face. No luck. Finally, he placed a dove in the water and it swam under the surface, emerging safely on the other side. Having discredited the river’s powers the missionary raised a triumphant fist. The tribes broke into cheers and followed him across.

For me, I celebrated the resurrection of Christ. Jesus didn’t remain dead for the rest of His life.Jesus went through the river of death. He defeated it by submerging, crossing over and rising again on the other side! Jesus triumphs over sin and the grave.

Resurrection Sunday proves Jesus truly is the resurrection and the life (as I’ve read in John 11:25). He’s the Savior we need who can’t just “help” us but someone who can “resurrect” us, someone who doesn’t only help us when life gets tough but someone we need who can help us when life ends.