I JUST ATE THE LAST EASTER EGG …

I just ate the last Easter egg. It tasted kinda funny, so I can only hope that it was not bad. As my stomach holds “Easter egg vigil,” I’m thankful there are some things about Easter I don’t have to wonder, nor worry about.

I don’t have to wonder if Jesus is really who He said He was. I don’t have to worry if He’s coming out of the grave. Unlike Jesus’ disciples forced to deal with the complicated reality of His death and THEN attempting to comprehend His resurrection, (which brought a whole ‘other’ set of challenges that I call ‘Disciple Overload,’) I’m comfortable in mind, body, (except for this ‘egg thing’) and spirit as I continue to celebrate and bask in Easter.

I’m thankful of the great sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross. His sacrifice should serve as a daily reminder of His unwavering love, grace and hope that He brought through His resurrection. 

However, the question arises, “what are we supposed to do after Easter?” How are we supposed to live in light of this incredible event? Here’s my ‘Easter Tuesday’ checklist:

First: REMEMBER the significance of Easter daily. It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and forget about the truth that lies at the heart of Easter. But, we must make a conscious effort to remember the great love that Jesus demonstrated on the cross and His resurrection, as they are central to our faith.

Second: BE THANKFUL. Jesus’ death and resurrection represent the greatest act of love and generosity this world has ever seen. As we reflect on this, we are filled with a sense of gratitude towards Him. Our response must be to live a life that reflects this same love and generosity towards others. We must live a life of kindness and humility, putting the needs of others before our own.

Third: SHARE THE GOOD NEWS. The message of Easter is too good to keep to ourselves. It’s a message of love, hope, and redemption for every person. We are called to share this message with everyone we meet, rejoicing in the transformative power of the resurrection.

Fourth: DON’T EAT OLD EASTER EGGS. It’s too distracting. (I’m in angst wondering if there’s going to be an explosive resurrection of sorts from my innards.)

Pushing aside the threat of bad eggs, let us remember the significance of this event, live a life of gratitude and share the Good News with those around us. Through our words and actions, may we reflect the love of Christ to everyone we meet.

- Mike Coleman