This week is the beginning of Holy Week as we celebrate Palm/Passion Sunday. The end of Lenten season marks forty days of leaning into a closer relationship with God as we journey to the cross with Jesus. Despite His earthly ministry of miracles, compassion, and teachings, Jesus will be rejected and nailed to the cross by those who falsely accuse Him. The words “Crucify Him” ring out from the crowd in Jerusalem. And He is crucified.

But that is not the end of the story. On the third day, He is resurrected and the tomb where they laid Him is empty. He is risen! He is risen, indeed! As followers and believers of Christ, we can claim victory over death. We can be Easter people and look forward to eternal life. Share this good news with your children, your family, and your community near and far. He is not dead. The tomb is empty. He has gone to heaven to welcome us there. Amen.