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Spring bursts today,
For Christ is risen and all the earth’s at play.

Flash forth, thou Sun,
The rain is over and gone, its work is done.

Winter is past,
Sweet Spring is come at last, is come at last.

— Christina G. Rossetti, “An Easter Carol”

Easter is a time to celebrate the gift of salvation and eternal life that God gave us through Jesus. Jesus came to earth and lived with us, so that we could come to know God better. God knew that we would do wrong and sin, and we deserve consequences for our sins.¹ He loved us so much that He wanted to give us forgiveness for our wrongs, so He sent Jesus to us.²

Jesus came to earth and lived with man. He brought us salvation, forgiveness, and healing. And then, He gave His life for us. Through His death and sacrifice, Jesus took the punishment for our sins and washed our sins away. Once we ask for His forgiveness and do our best to do what’s right, God does not remember or hold our sins against us anymore.³

Jesus gave us His life because He loves us! His sacrifice brought us closer to God. If we open our hearts to Him and believe that He is our Savior, then He will live in our hearts.

God loves us dearly, and because He loves us, He sent His son Jesus to earth.¹ Throughout His life on earth, Jesus helped us to better understand what God is like. He spoke of God’s love for us, He showed love to others through His actions, and He lived love. Jesus loved us so much that He gave His own life to bring us salvation.

To receive the gift of salvation is simple; in fact, there is nothing we can do to earn it or work for it. It is free! The Bible says, “You have been saved by grace because you believe. You did not save yourselves. It was a gift from God.”²

Jesus wants to be a part of our lives so that through knowing Him we can draw closer to God and receive forgiveness and salvation. He says, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in.”³ All we need to do is ask Jesus to come into our hearts and lives, and He will!

God is love,¹ and His love surrounds us all the time. It can be a part of our lives and bring happiness and contentment. Jesus knows each of His children, no matter how small, and looks after each one. The best gift we have is Jesus’ love and salvation.

Footnote:
¹ 1 John 4:8

God is love,¹ and His love surrounds us all the time. It can be a part of our lives and bring happiness and contentment.

God showed His love by sending Jesus, His one and only Son, to earth so that we might have eternal life through Him.² Jesus’ love is so great that He died for us so that we could receive forgiveness and salvation from our sins and wrongdoing.

When Jesus was on earth, He taught His disciples many things about God’s love for mankind and how to live a better life. Jesus knows each of His children, no matter how small, and looks after each one. We can trust in His love and care.

The best gift we have is Jesus’ love and salvation.

Footnotes:
¹ 1 John 4:8
² See 1 John 4:9.

Easter is a special time of year when we remember and celebrate a most priceless gift—Jesus’ love for us and the wondrous gift of salvation.

Jesus spent His time on earth showing us God and His love for mankind. He manifested God’s power through miracles, and His love through forgiveness and caring. Jesus knew we could never be good enough on our own, so He came to show us how to live a life of love, faith, courage, and honesty. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, He gave us power to do the same.

On Easter we celebrate the gift of God’s love and life that Jesus brought to the earth. Even though Jesus is no longer among us, we can feel His love in our hearts. We can share that love by living a life of kindness, honesty, and gratitude.

Always remember that God loves you!

“And be sure of this: I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20 NLT).