Today is Resurrection Sunday, the day we celebrate Jesus having risen from the dead. On this morning at our house instead of the kids looking for eggs with candy in them they look for 12 eggs where 11 of them have trinkets in them. We then read a story and open each egg at different times throughout the story. The story starts with Jesus riding a donkey and ends with the last egg being empty just like the tomb.
"The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. Then go quickly and tell His disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ Now I have told you.”"
- Matthew 28:5-7 NIV
Like the last egg Mary found the tomb empty with an angel standing guard. My guess is that after her interaction with the angel she remembered what Jesus had told her earlier.
"Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”"
- John 11:25-26 NIV
What Jesus had told her earlier had come true just like He promised. He was crucified, died on the cross, and later rose from the dead so that we may have eternal life. When you trust in Jesus and put your faith in Him you too may have eternal life. Also when He died the temple curtain was torn in two.
"And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, He gave up His spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life."
- Matthew 27:50-52 NIV
The curtain ripping in two signifies Jesus creating the way for us to come straight to God and to have a direct connection to Him and Jesus. No longer do we need a priest to go to God for us, we are able to go ourselves. We are able to have a personal relationship with Him and go to Him day or night no matter where we may be. If you have not yet put your trust and faith in Jesus all you need to do is close your eyes and pray to Him. Confess your sins and ask for forgiveness. He loves you and will forgive your sins. No matter what you may have done Jesus has already paid the price for you. All you need to do is come to Him and trust in Him. He will help transform your life.
God Bless
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