Easter is not a one-day event. It is the beginning of a new way of living, grounded in hope, justice, and resurrection power. While the lilies may fade and the hymns quiet down, the true celebration of Easter is in how we live it out daily. At the heart of Easter lies a sacred mystery—the tomb is empty, yet Christ is present; he was crucified, yet lives. This mystery doesn’t demand explanation but invites transformation. It calls us to look around and ask, “Who still needs to be lifted up? Who is still waiting for resurrection in their life?” The season of Easter reminds the Church that our mission is not finished—it’s just begun.
We give thanks that so many are already answering this call. Across the country and around the world, churches are feeding the hungry, housing the unhoused, welcoming the stranger, advocating for the marginalized, and showing up with compassion in places of deep pain. These good works are signs of resurrection in motion—evidence that Christ is alive in and through his people. But the work must not only continue—it must grow. Injustice still lingers. Inequity still thrives. The joy of Easter must empower us to press forward with courage and compassion. As Paul reminds us in Galatians 6:9, “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Let us not be content with a joyful Easter morning while our neighbors still live in Good Friday realities. Instead, let our churches be places where resurrection is practiced—not just preached. Let us keep reaching, keep building, keep healing, and keep showing up. The mystery of Easter assures us that even when we cannot see the full picture, God is still working through every act of justice, kindness, and peace. The tomb is empty, and so are our excuses. The Easter celebration continues—and so must we, with open hearts and renewed purpose.