What to Remember Moving Forward After Easter

It seems as though the Easter holiday has already come and gone so swiftly, like the passing wind. All the time it took for all of us to prepare for Easter Sunday, such as attending Good Friday services, preparing a wonderful Easter meal for the family, as well as hosting an Easter egg hunt for the kids. The stuffy church service with pews filled to the brim with people listening intently to the pastor or priest preaching about the Lord’s resurrection. And the meeting with family and friends right after it all — just faded away like the spring lilies.

We enter a new work week feeling that post-holiday slump after the festivities, feeling empty and running on low. It was all just a passing feeling, right? But let me challenge that thinking from a new perspective. No matter how finite and short-lived things can feel in the moment, God’s promises to us are always steadfast. His love for all of us within the passing tides of time is like our anchor and our navigator, gently guiding us through the waters.

Easter is more than just a mere celebration; it is God’s continued love and promise to us. Christ’s resurrection from the dead was like God’s promise to us of eternal life in Him.

What if we could keep that promise alive, not just in the fleeting moments of feasting and games, but in our daily lives?

This Easter that has just passed, let's not just remember the resurrection; let's continue living in God’s promise.

Remember that Christ’s resurrection isn't confined to a single Sunday. The same divine force that rolled away the stone continues to work in our everyday lives, giving us strength to overcome our challenges. When you feel overwhelmed by the noise of the world such as responsibilities or struggles, pause and reflect that you have close access to God Almighty. The empty tomb wasn't moved by men— but by the power of God and it's a living reality that still offers us hope when our problems seem so big. Practice realizing these moments when God is working in your life, transforming your mundane issues into opportunities for growth and renewal.

Easter reminds us that waiting periods have a purpose. Just as the disciples endured the agonizing wait between Friday's despair and Sunday's joy, our seasons of uncertainty contain meaning. 

The next time you feel stuck in a waiting period—whether waiting for test results, a job offer, or for clarity in a crisis—remember that God is still at work in the silence. The disciples couldn't see what was happening during those dark hours, but transformation was underway. 

Your moments of waiting aren't wasted time but preparation for what comes next. Journal about how past waiting periods yielded unexpected blessings or growth in your life.

Carry the practice of intentional gathering from now on. Easter brings people together around tables and in sanctuaries, but meaningful connection shouldn't be reserved for holidays alone. Create fellowship moments by inviting friends for a simple meal, starting a weekly prayer call with family members, or joining a community service project.

These gatherings don't need elaborate preparations—they simply require your presence and attention. When we commit to regular communion, we embody the early church described in Acts 2:4, who "devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."

Finally, embrace the reality that the resurrection story invites us to live God’s promises to us. Easter isn't just about believing certain facts—it's about allowing those truths to transform how we approach each day. When Christ conquered death, He made known that love is stronger than hate, hope outlasts despair, and life overcomes death.

This week, look for opportunities to live out these truths. Offer forgiveness where there is bitterness. Extend your hand to someone who has been forgotten. Speak life-giving words where negativity is present. These small acts of God’s promise of the resurrection keep Easter's message alive long after the egg hunts and lamb dinners have ended, creating impactful ripples in an often troubled world.