The current economic recession
has brought about a great loss of hope for many
Americans. The word is, more and more people are
giving up. We have more and more job loss, failed
mortgages, and accumulation of debt that is out of
control.
At the same time, it’s also
given us an opportunity, especially at Easter, to
remind the faithful that there is more to life than
material goods.
What is it that makes for a good life? 401(k)? Money
in the bank? We know better than that. Money has
never brought true happiness, satisfaction, or
peace.
The hope of the Easter may
provide some of us weary-recession gripped
churchgoers an opportunity to have hope again.
What Easter says is that no
matter how difficult circumstances are, God has the
last word. Resurrection eclipsed the dark Friday
crucifixion.
Easter Sunday gives proof that
there’s something more than all this pain and hurt
around us.
People are looking for answers;
for help; for hope. This is a great time for
believers to spring into action and extend our
optimism to others.
God has always wanted to bring
mankind hope. The essence of the Bible story — the
Israelites’ journey from captivity to exodus — the
coming of a Messiah – and the return of a Savior,
are all meant to bring hope.
The story of Lazarus’ rising is
a great reminder there is hope for humans’ greatest
fear: death.
