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April 2002
Valiant for Truth
By Trish Edwards-Konic
"Christ is risen!"
"Christ is risen indeed!"
This Easter greeting, used by early Christians, conveyed the power of the resurrection message. Through the ages, "Christ is risen" remains at the heart of our faith. These three words launched Jesus' grieving friends into a new world of joy and courage.
Do your circumstances seem hopeless?
Does your cause seem lost?
The power of the resurrection proves there are no lost causes or hopeless cases for those who believe in Christ Jesus. The impossible happened. Jesus, who was dead, arose from the grave to live within the hearts of his believers.
When we become believers and decide to follow Jesus, the words, "Christ is risen" take on new meaning. We receive a new existence, a new source of strength and a new set of expectations.
Death no longer is the end but only a passage into eternal life and joy, with no more tears and no more pain. The difficulties of this world can no longer attempt to crush us; we are freed to perfect love and peace.
We celebrate Easter Sunday as a time to remember the saving work of Jesus and the Risen Christ. It is a time to draw strength for the struggles of this earth so we may be eternally at home in heaven.
From darkest fear to brightest hope—
From deep sorrow to perfect peace—
From sin and pain to redemption and joy—
The resurrection changes everything!
Copyright (c) 2002 Friends United Meeting
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