Letter to the Editor: Enjoy the bunnies and Easter eggs

DEAR News Of The Area,

HAPPY Easter!

Do you feel loved? We all want to feel loved!

But even when human relationships let us down, God never stops loving us.

And he demonstrated this by sending Jesus to be with us – to save us and give us life to the full!

Easter eggs and bunnies and hot cross buns are symbols of what happened at Easter.

But what did happen?

Easter marks the most significant events in history!

At the heart of Easter is Jesus.

The central events are his death and resurrection.

Enjoy the Easter eggs and bunnies and hot cross buns, but please spare a moment to consider this question: “Did Jesus really die to pay for our sins and then rise from the dead, proving that his promises were true?”

According to the 2021-2022 Australian Community Survey by NCLS Research, 22 percent of Australians believed Christ’s resurrection happened as described in the Bible and another 22 percent believed it happened, but not everything in the Bible should be taken literally.

Thirty percent did not believe and 25 percent were unsure.

But what do you believe? Does it matter what you believe?

It truly matters, because through their faith in Christ, true believers can enjoy a close relationship with God, like a child with their loving father.

A father in whom we trust, who shares our burdens, hears our prayers and forgives us.

And this relationship continues beyond this life after we die.

Faith in Christ is not blind faith – it is based on evidence.

For example, the evidence for Christ’s resurrection would stand up in a court of law.

And every branch of modern science, from astro-physics to molecular biology, points to a creator who cares for us.

Even if you don’t believe, but feel “There must be something more,” or if you struggle with questions like, “Why is there suffering and injustice in the world,” or you’re broken-hearted, why not humbly take a step of faith and call out to God in prayer.

God knows your heart. His answer may come directly into your heart, or by reading the Bible, contemplating God’s creation or by the words of a friend or stranger.

Don’t give up.

As the Bible says: “Cast all your anxieties on him, for he cares for you.”

Try to find time this Easter to ponder these big questions.

You may find that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is indeed ‘Good news’, that will lead you on a path bringing you peace and joy.

Regards,
Ross FERRIER,
Fingal Bay.