Pastor John Granchie.

As Jesus rode the donkey into Jerusalem, the crowds were perfectly right to shout “Hosanna!” Hosanna is often thought of as a declaration of praise, similar to hallelujah, but it is actually a plea for salvation.

Resurrection Day or Easter Sunday is all about salvation. The resurrection is the triumphant and glorious victory for every believer. Jesus Christ died, was buried, and rose the third day according to the Scriptures. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) And He is coming again! The dead in Christ will be raised up, and those who are alive at His coming will be changed and receive new, glorified bodies. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ important? Why is it after all these years later we still celebrate what took place on the day when the tomb was found empty? First it proves who Jesus is. It also demonstrates that God accepted Jesus’ sacrifice on our behalf. It shows that God has the power to raise us from the dead. It guarantees that the bodies of those who believe in Christ will not remain dead but will be resurrected unto eternal life.

As we celebrate Easter I have a question for you. Are you Thirsty? Are you Hungry? Not a physical hunger, but do you have a hunger for something more in this life? Is there something deep inside of you that never seems to be satisfied, a void that can never be filled? If so, Jesus is the way! Jesus said in John 6:35, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”

As this season of Lent continues forward, have you accepted God’s love and free gift of salvation? If not, it is not too late. The Bible states in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” A life that will last for all eternity in the presence of our Risen Lord, Christ the King. Today is a new day and the decisions we make can determine our future. Today is a day of Salvation and I hope and pray you have made the decision to ask Jesus to come into your heart and allow Him to be your Lord and Savior.