Remember the Reason

I meant to put this up sooner, but as always...forgot. Anyways, I thought it would be nice to reflect on the reason for Easter. I think so many of us (myself included) get caught up in the secular reasons (i.e. the Easter bunny, Easter egg hunts [although there are Biblical ties], the big feast, etc.). So anyways, I just wanted to put focus back on what is important...He is risen!!

Matthew 28
The Resurrection
1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
2There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.
3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
4The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
5The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
6He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
7Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you."
8So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
9Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him.
10Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me

* Of course there is much more to this story. My intent is not to repeat all of it, just to maybe ignite some thoughts and conversation.

~Jaime