What Joy Is There This Easter Amid War and Division? |
What joy can be found when U.S. troops are dying on foreign soil, when lives are lost in a sudden plane crash, or when natural disasters devastate entire communities? Events like these leave people in fear, anxiety, and even hopelessness. Now more than ever, people are wondering what joy can be found in this world.
As Americans pause to honor Easter Sunday, we are reminded that Easter isn’t a holiday that’s celebrated once a year. Instead, it’s a daily reminder that true joy can be experienced, not because of anything that this world has to offer, but because of what Jesus endured on the cross over 2,000 years ago.
Christians have access to a joy that’s indescribable. It surpasses human understanding and makes people turn their heads, wondering, “How can you be so positive in light of everything that’s happening?” The secret is not something Christians produce on their own. Rather, it comes from tapping into resources God provides.
One of the most unique things about the Christian faith is that God doesn’t shy away from questions or curiosity. He welcomes it. God wants people to be honest with........