Spring has finally arrived.  Although we are not yet experiencing the warmest of days, we know they are on the way.  We see the signs of spring all around, from the budding of trees to flowers bursting forth from the ground.  I may just be noticing it more this year, but when I see those flowers I am reminded of something so much more.

This year, I am reminded that for those flowers to burst forth in all their beauty and splendor, there had to be a seed, or bulb that died in the ground, to allow them to come out.  I am also reminded of something else that takes place in the spring: the celebration of Easter.

I hope you will celebrate this day and see the true meaning behind the celebrations.  Just like the seed or the bulb, Easter is about Christ dying and bursting forth from the grave so that you and I could burst forth from sin and stand victorious over death and the grave. 

Just as the seed or bulb had to die to produce a beautiful flower, Christ had to die to produce an inner beauty in you and me. Without his death and resurrection we are without hope and lost in our current condition.  So, as you see, the beautiful flowers around you in bloom, let them remind you of the One who died for you and was raised from the tomb.

Last Updated 03/20/2008