Scripture Focus:
“For God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son, so that anyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16 (TLB)
Devotional Thought:
I still remember the first time I truly heard the Easter story.
I was sitting in Religious Education class, listening to Mrs. Marks describe the crucifixion of Jesus. She spoke with such passion, it felt like I was standing at the foot of the cross. I could almost feel the nails being driven into Jesus’ hands and feet. I could hear the mockery of the crowd, sense the loneliness Jesus carried, and feel the weight of His sacrifice — and I began to cry.
That moment stayed with me.
For many, Easter is about chocolate eggs or bunnies. For others, it’s just a story — something distant, disconnected from life today.
But for me — and for so many others — Easter is deeply personal.
It’s about love. Sacrificial love.
A love so real that it changes everything.
Jesus didn’t come to condemn the world — He came to save it. He came to save you.
This Easter, I invite you to look beyond the tradition. Hear the heart of the story. It’s not just history — it’s an invitation to life.
“I came so that they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.” — John 10:10 (MSG)
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Reflection Question:
How does knowing Jesus died for you personally change the way you see Easter this year?
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Closing Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for the cross. Thank You for loving me enough to lay down Your life so I could live. Help me to never lose the wonder of what You’ve done. Let Easter always be more than a story — let it be a reminder of Your love for me. Amen.

JSW