Good Friday and Easter offer Christians everywhere a time for reflection, reverence, and celebration. These two days hold deep spiritual significance, marking the ultimate sacrifice of Christ and His triumphant victory over death. Here at Winterpast, we’ll be celebrating the season with family on the side of a mountain at sunrise and at church.
Good Friday is a day for us to remember the immense love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It marks the day He was crucified, taking upon Himself the human sin of this world. The weight of the cross reminds us that love, in its purest form, is sacrificial and boundless.
Easter is a day of celebration as we remember that Mary arrived at an empty tomb. Jesus overcame death to find His reward of everlasting life. Just like this beautiful spring season, life after death completes an amazing cycle for believers everywhere.
Our church is holding a special service tonight. HHH and I are the caretakers for the churchyard. Later this morning, we’ll be mowing, edging, and beautifying the grounds for this most important weekend. It’s our way of performing an act of kindness and service. Our pastor does so much for everyone else that he needn’t be mowing the yard.
On Easter Sunday, our town observes a 30-year-old tradition. Around 5:15 am, a procession of cars will climb up a dirty and rutted road to watch the Easter sunrise. Next to three wooden crosses, we’ll sing and listen to an inspirational message while watching the sunrise in the east. It’s easy to find the turnoff. Just follow the taillights traveling up the mountain as they glow in the dark. You’ll know you’re there when you get to the empty cattle pens at the top.
At 11, HHH and I plan to put on our Sunday best and join friends and family in the celebration of new life. For Christians, the day is all about the ultimate triumph of light over darkness, life over death, and hope over despair.
While Good Friday and Easter offer the chance to enjoy your own holiday traditions, consider carrying the spirit of Easter into your daily life. Today, carry humility and love with you throughout your day. On Sunday, remember the joy and hope that Jesus brought into the world.
For Christians, these observances include a personal journey from sorrow to joy and from death to life. Embrace the full range of emotions—grief, awe, gratitude, and joy—and allow them to deepen your connection to God and one another. While Good Friday and Easter offer the chance to enjoy your own holiday traditions, carry the spirit of Easter into your daily life. Today, show humility and love to others throughout your day. On Sunday, celebrate the joy and hope that Jesus brought into the world.
Happy Easter! I’ll be back on Monday!!