The men said to them, “Why are you looking for a living person here? This is a place for dead people. Jesus is not here. He has risen from death. Do you remember what He said in Galilee? He said the Son of Man must be handed over to the control of sinful men, be killed on a cross, and rise from death on the third day.”
The angels gave this good news to the women who followed our Lord Jesus Christ. He had risen from death; He was resurrected, which means He is alive. What joyful news it was!
For Christians, Easter (we Armenians say Holy Easter) is not just a holiday; it is the source of new life, new hope, and boundless joy. The main meaning of this festival is the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, which illuminates our souls and reminds us that after every great darkness, God always gives us a new beginning.
Our celebration includes a festive meal, but the real joy of Easter is the peace born within our hearts and the assurance that death, despondency, and despair do not have the last word.
It is a joy to realize that our Lord Jesus Christ conquered death. His victory is the basis of our freedom, the source of eternal life. It is a joy when we realize that God is with us in every moment during any hard, difficult, and suffering time. It is a joy when we remember that God’s forgiveness, love, and hope never run out. It is a joy when we have trust in our Lord and that our purpose in this life will be covered with God’s grace.
As we celebrate the Holy Easter, may the light of our Lord Jesus Christ’s resurrection restore faith, peace, and joy in our hearts. May God’s blessing reign in every family, and may every day of our lives become a testimony of the resurrection–and the Resurrected Christ.
Let us value the deep meaning of His resurrection: He is alive and He is with us in every moment. The Risen Christ is our protector and caring Father in every situation!
Christ is risen from the dead! Indeed, He is risen! Blessed is the resurrection of Christ!
By Brother Taron, Bible League staff, Bible League Armenia
