³For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, ⁴and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, ⁵and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

He is still risen.  While the world moves on from the Easter (buying) season and candy will be discounted at the rack, it is still Easter.  Liturgically speaking, the season lasts 50 days, until Pentecost.  Realistically, however, Easter, rather the resurrection is everlasting.

We tend to get highly invested in the holiest times in the church, but then let the message slip away.  Christmas brings the Incarnation – God coming as human, and Easter is the celebration of the Resurrection – which we are to witness daily in our lives.

The true resurrection power is not only about where we go after we die, but in living as resurrected people – people already redeemed by Jesus, going out into the world to share His love and forgiveness.

This Easter season live with the power and take it beyond Pentecost.

Peace,

Pastor Bill