Easter 2021

 

Once a year it happens ....

many things were the same

hiding eggs

carrot cake 

family and friends around the table

recently the resurrection eggs.

and that is where my heart beat a little faster

you see, this year some new friends were around the table.    A young mom and her son.      We had never met them    ( friends of our daughter and her family ), so when her little man very easily and correctly answered all the questions that Grampy asked after each  quotation from the resurrection eggs, my heart sang.

Started with John 3:16  For God so loved the World that He gave his only son and whosoever believes on him shall have everlasting life. 
( all 3 little men knew that by heart )

but the other parts

What about the leaf ( palm leaf)
How many coins?
Why the purple cloth?
How about the dice?
   the thorns
     the sponge
         the stone
 ( a few other voices chimed in )

but he knew all the details.

And, the last egg - empty
Everyone knew

            The tomb was empty

 Jesus has risen..   

To know that story,  To believe that story,  To know and believe the verse  John 3:16,  well, that is the greatest, happiest part of any day.

And, we know that Jesus is even happier than we are.

Forgiven

Blessed 

Thankful