"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16 NKJV
Who is more popular at Easter - Jesus, or the Easter bunny? It's a strange question to ask in a bible study setting, but valid. Many people set out early in the year to buy their Easter eggs by the dozen, and Easter becomes a chocolate-eating marathon (we'll worry about the weight gain later). But where did this popular Bunny originate?
'According to some sources, the Easter bunny first arrived in America in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and transported their tradition of an egg-laying hare called 'Osterhase' or 'Oschter Haws.' Their children made nests in which this creature could lay its coloured eggs.' http://www.history.com > holidays
It's a fascinating myth but, concerning as it appears to have more commercial interest than Jesus, who died for our sins at this time of year 2000+ years ago. People go around the many shops that are filled up with chocolate Easter eggs as early as February but, for many, Jesus is thought about momentarily for a few moments - an after thought in a church service or on the TV. And yet, when we consider what Jesus actually did for us at this time, His love is astounding. He so loved each one of us that He chose to die in our place so that we could be forgiven of our sins and have a place in heaven. We'll look in more detail about his on Good Friday but this, is just a teaser.
For many, this time of year is a holiday; the kids have time off school and families go off on holiday - a well-earned one too. This is great. Many of them, will take their Easter eggs with them to celebrate on Easter Sunday but, why not take Jesus along too? Someone reading this may say, 'Why on earth should I do that? I'm going on holiday.' That is great as I've said but, one day we all will meet Him face to face. Imagine what that will be like if you don't know Him as your Saviour. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, we confess our sins and he forgives us, the above verse is then appropriated - we have everlasting life. But, if we have not asked Him into our hearts, we will still meet Him face to face but, as our Judge. It will be too late then to make this decision, there will be no second chance.
Therefore, can you see how important this verse is to our lives? Can you not see that Easter, the eggs and the bunny must take second place to Jesus? Give this some thought over the next few days. Think, when you meet with Jesus face to face, will he know you, will you be allowed to stay in His house?
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