Christ is the reason for the season

Today we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. This is our resurrection too. In Christ’s rising from the dead we have hope that we will one day rise with him in glory. Lent prepared us for this glorious day. We were urged to pray, fast and give alms during Lent. This was to initiate us into the glorious life of Easter. Because Christ has risen we have the reason to celebrate.

In Matthew 28:3-10 we read the resurrection account. The first thing the angel said to the women was “do not be afraid”. Jesus also told the women in the same reference “Do not be afraid”. Jesus has used this phrase so many times in the bible. Why are we still afraid? We are afraid of almost everything: our health, our security, our mortgage, our job, and you name it. Ever imagine how your life would be without living in fear? That would have been a great life. If we are not to be afraid, then we have to trust more. Yes we may be sick, but our trust in God will see us through it. We may have a lot of worries but if we give it up to God, our worries will become God’s worries. We are to begin to live as men and women who are strong in God because God conquers it all. Let us therefore see Christ’s resurrection as our resurrection. Since Christ is the reason for the season there is no reason why we should live in fear.