In a world plagued by conflict, Easter shows us there's still hope: An Easter message from Bishop Joanne |
By Rt Revd Dr Joanne Grenfell
Easter assures us that nothing, not hardship or death, can separate us from the love of God, offering hope to a world that faces so much suffering.
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Even in a world filled today with conflict, war, and injustice, Easter brings the message that love has won and God‘s promises can be trusted. Christ’s resurrection triumphs over the broken world’s darkness, fear, and death.
At Easter, we are invited to trust in a living God who shares in our suffering and brings new life. This season calls us to move from despair to joy, carrying the light of faith.
As Christians we arrive at Easter Sunday via the events of Holy Week. We travel with Jesus from Palm Sunday as he enters Jerusalem on a humble donkey, to sharing a last supper with his disciples, and then experiencing the pain of crucifixion in the Garden of Gethsemane.
It’s no wonder that we can feel all wrung out by the time we get to Easter.
Jesus was put to death on a cross by those who hated what he stood for. After his crucifixion, he was buried in a tomb, and a stone rolled across the entrance.
But then we reach Easter morning. The sun comes up and it’s a new day. The stone has been rolled away, and Jesus’s tomb is empty. He is........