What Easter Means To Me

A life predestined, foretold by prophets- Jesus’ fate was sealed: sacrificed life that we could have the same everlasting. Betrayed by a kiss for silver pieces, three times denied by Peter – ‘don’t know him!’ Enemies awaited in the Garden, abused and scorned and accused of blasphemy. Sent to Pilate who questioned – ‘he’s done no crime!’ Crowd cried crucify him! - Pilate soon appeased. Scourged till bloody, excruciating pain – nailed to a cross through feet and hands liked a common criminal though not guilty. Passers-by ridiculed, shouted insults. He called ‘Father, why have you forsaken me?’ Prayed for his tormentors, a robber, too. Darkness descended midday, like midnight – foreshadowing Jesus’ death impending – catalyst – Redeemer of human life. Three agonizing hours passed: Jesus cried ‘into Thy hands, I commit my spirit’ then died. A spear pierced His side – blood and water flowed washes away all our sins eternally. by Carol Fillmore for "What Easter Means to Me" contest sponsored by Gwendolen Rix