Reclaim Easterಮಾದರಿ

Re-Centering Easter Around Jesus

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.’”

(John 11:25 NIV)

I recently watched a video by a well-known Christian communicator that left a deep impression on me. He held up a long rope and asked the audience to imagine that it stretched on forever - without an end.

Then he pointed to the first 3 inches of the rope, which were wrapped in red tape.

He explained that the red part represented the average human lifespan. The rest of the rope - the seemingly endless stretch of white - represented eternity.

The contrast was staggering. That tiny red section, so short and insignificant compared to the endless white, represented everything we often obsess over - our jobs, our homes, our bank accounts, our influence. And yet, the part that goes on forever? The part that really matters? We barely give it a second thought.

That visual has stayed with me - especially when thinking about Easter.

Somewhere along the way, we’ve allowed Easter to be reduced to chocolate eggs and pastel decorations, rather than the life-altering truth of Jesus' resurrection. We’ve become so consumed with the “red tape” moments - career goals, financial security, social standing - that we’ve lost sight of the white rope. The eternal rope.

And here’s the hard truth:

• Are we more focused on earthly success than eternal significance?
• Are we working hard to build careers, accumulate wealth, and win the approval of others - while neglecting the souls around us who are heading toward an eternity without Christ?

Jesus declared, “I am the resurrection and the life.” He didn’t say, “I am the career boost and the life upgrade.” He promised eternal life - the one thing that truly lasts.

This Easter, we need to wake up.
We need to reclaim Easter as a celebration of the most important truth in existence - that through Jesus’ death and resurrection, we have victory over death and the promise of eternal life.

The world wants us to keep Easter light and fun - about eggs and bunnies and family brunches. And sure, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying those things - but let’s not let them distract us from the greater call.

Because here’s the reality:

• No job, no bank account, no social status will follow us into eternity.
• The only thing that lasts beyond this life is the human soul.

That’s why Jesus’ resurrection matters. That’s why Easter matters.

This Easter let’s not just celebrate the resurrection; let’s proclaim it. Let’s be intentional about sharing the hope of salvation with those around us. Because nothing else - not our careers, possessions, or even our earthly achievements - matters when eternity comes.

Let’s rise up and take the Great Commission seriously. Souls are at stake. Eternity is real. And we hold the answer that the world is desperately searching for: Jesus.

Let’s make Him the centre of Easter again.