The Meaning of Easter

Chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs,
Fluffy chicks and lambs at play,
The spring of the year is a beautiful time,
And we celebrate as the time draws nigh,

To remember the reason for all our good cheer;
For now is the time The Resurrection draws near.
We celebrate Jesus who conquered the foe,
Of Sin and Death and delivered our souls,

Up from the abyss where we languished in wait,
Beneath the burden of unspeakable hate.
He marched into Hell and in triumph brought out,
All who are His and they came with a shout;

Victory is ours because Jesus lives,
He's salvaged our souls and He's cleansed and forgives,
All who will come to Him, on us He bestows,
A robe of His Righteousnesss as it was foretold!

We honor the Sacrifice made by Father and Son,
And we honor the love that redeemed us as one.
We celebrate the Victory won over our foe.
We celebrate Jesus, our Conquering Hero.


                                                             Judy Ball



"BUT I AM TELLING YOU THIS STRANGE AND WONDERFUL SECRET;
WE SHALL NOT ALL DIE, BUT WE SHALL ALL BE GIVEN NEW BODIES.
IT WILL ALL HAPPEN IN A MOMENT, IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE, WHEN THE TRUMPET IS BLOWN; FOR THERE WILL BE A TRUMPET BLAST FROM THE SKY AND ALL CHRISTIANS WHO HAVE DIED WILL COME ALIVE WITH NEW BODIES THAT WILL NEVER DIE.
AND THEN WE WHO ARE STILL ALIVE WILL SUDDENLY HAVE NEW BODIES TOO FOR OUR EARTHLY BODIES WE HAVE NOW THAT CAN DIE MUST BE TRANSFORMED INTO HEAVENLY BODIES THAT CAN NOT PERISH . WHEN THAT HAPPENS THEN AT LAST THIS SCRIPTURE WILL COME TRUE,"DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY. O DEATH WHERE IS THY VICTORY? WHERE IS THY STING? FOR SIN, THE STING THAT CAUSES DEATH IS GONE AND THE LAW WHICH REVEALS OUR SIN WILL NO LONGER BE OUR JUDGE. HOW WE THANK GOD FOR ALL OF THIS. IT IS HE WHO MAKES US VICTORIOUS THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD.
                           1Corinthians 15:51-58


For LindaMarie's Easter Inspirations Contest
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Brown Avatar
April 10, 2012 at 6:56 AM
A belated congratulations on your well deserved win in Linda-Marie's "Easter Inspiration" contest Judy. Love, Carol
Horne Avatar
April 7, 2012 at 7:23 AM
a real beauty here, my friend
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April 6, 2012 at 9:06 PM
Enjoyed re-reading this beautiful piece, Judy. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim Have a blessed Easter.
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April 6, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Judy congrats on your win..David
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April 6, 2012 at 2:12 AM
Congratulations Judy xx
Johnson Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 10:20 PM
An inspiring poem and beautiful message. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 5:25 PM
congrats Judy on sweet success with this magnificent profound entry luv.., appreciate support too..
Maverick Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 12:43 PM
A reflection of timeless love in your write Judy..) a very good one to digest.."
Ball Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 3:29 PM
Thanks so much Joe. God Bless,\JB
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April 5, 2012 at 9:18 AM
A wonderful poem Judy on Easter and what it means. A hero who gave His life for us . I like the scripture added to your poem. love phyl
Ball Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 3:34 PM
Thanks so much Phyl. God Bless, JB
Horne Avatar
April 2, 2012 at 1:52 PM
love this beautiful write, judy
Ball Avatar
April 3, 2012 at 2:54 PM
Thanks so much Jack. God Bless, JB
Lu Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 12:42 PM
excellent poetry. will miss ya dear poetess, left 1 standing..... :) when one door closes another opens ;)
Ball Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 4:10 PM
Thanks so much Cindy Lu but where am I going? God Bless, JB
Susan Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 11:17 AM
This is a wonderful poem and reminds me of a march - great way to tell this story :)
Ball Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 4:13 PM
Thanks so much Susan. God Bless, JB
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March 28, 2012 at 1:23 AM
A beautiful Easter poem! You have written the true meaning of Easter and have given praise to our Savior. I am so happy Linda-Marie is sponsoring this contest and can't wait to read all of her winners. I'm sure this will be amongst them. Blessings, Rhonda
Ball Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 4:18 PM
Thanks so much Rhonda. God Bless, JB,
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March 27, 2012 at 10:08 PM
Judy, Easter has much wonders in my life.. Every year, Easter has different meanings..all of them special.. this is a very wonderful poem..always..pd
Ball Avatar
April 1, 2012 at 9:57 AM
Thanks so much pd. God Bless and Happy Easter, JB
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March 27, 2012 at 8:46 PM
This is exactly the kind of poem Linda is wanting in her contest. I hope you entered that one. This is perfectly lovely for it, Judy.
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April 1, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Thanks so much Andrea. God Bless and Happy Easter, JB
Long Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 1:36 PM
Beautiful Easter poem! And it is well-written. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you for spreading the joy of Easter.
Ball Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Thanks so much Shirley. God Bless, JB
Merryman Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 9:57 AM
Amen! Wonderful work, Judy. God Bless. Love, KIm
Ball Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 1:49 PM
Thanks so much Kim. God Bless, JB
Sweetheart Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 9:08 AM
an excellent image in writing of the true meaning of the Easter celebration Judy .. am coming along .. takes a long time to learn how to utilize new fingers but next week therapy.. appreciate all your prayers luv.. missed u too..
Ball Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 1:52 PM
Thanks so much Linda-Marie. God Bless, JB
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