Easter is about hope: the sure, concrete, touchable hope that is found in

the bodily resurrection of Jesus. It’s a hope based in his power (he

swallows up death forever) and based in his kindness (he wipes every tear

from all faces). Easter declares Jesus as Lord of all, which sets us free

from having to bear the burden of being our own lord. His lordship sets us

free to worship and surrender and be made alive by his power and in his

kindness.

By Ed Flint