Leflore Baptist Association

A Spring to Remember

It looks like spring is finally here. The long, cold winter is over, and longer, warmer days are ahead. There are so many things that make spring great. The trees are budding, the flowers are blooming, and everyone seems to be happy spending more time outdoors.

My favorite part of spring is Easter. It is a time of joy and celebration. This is one of those times of the year when folks really make an effort to be at church. Families come together, and church buildings are full. There are Easter cantatas, children’s special events, and lots of food. It is a joyous time, but we can’t forget the main reason we come together for Easter. We celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus. He did what we couldn’t do; He saved us from our sins. What a wonderful picture of self-sacrificing love! The gift of salvation is offered to all who will receive Him. Romans 10:13 reminds us that “whosoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”  This is the reason we can celebrate on Easter, and as believers, we can celebrate every day because of Who Jesus is and what He has done. 

While we are searching for eggs in a few weeks, let’s remember that Jesus is still seeking those who are lost. This is a great time of the year to share the love of Jesus with lost family members and friends. Invite them to church, be willing to pick them up, sit with a visitor during the service. Look for ways to intentionally point the day and its activities back to the empty tomb.  Let’s not let this Easter pass without sharing the love of Christ with everyone we know and making this a spring to remember.

Because He Lives,

Bentley Hill