HAPPY EASTER!

Few events in ancient history--maybe no events in ancient history--are as well documented so closely to the actual dates on which they happened than is true of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the first Easter.

But you will believe--trust--not when you accept the empirical truth of Jesus' resurrection. Instead, it happens when you dare to take Him at His word that He is God in the flesh come to bring new, eternal life, forgiveness of sins, and everlasting purpose to those who turn from life lived for themselves today and turn in trust in Jesus.

If you want to believe in the risen Jesus--something you may want to do, but have found it as hard as I did back when I was an atheist--then take the following steps:

• Read the New Testament
• Pray (even if, at first, you're sure nobody is listening)
• Ask God to show you the ways in which you've displeased Him (even if you're not sure there is a God)
• Receive Holy Communion every time it's offered
• Spend time in fellowship with God's imperfect people

The risen Jesus has promised to meet you in these places. Dare to trust Him on that and I'm confident that if you continue to take these steps over a period of time, Christ will meet you.

Mind you, these aren't works that will earn you salvation. Christ has done everything necessary for you to to belong to God for all eternity. That is a simple matter of belief, or faith, or trust in Him. But in the steps listed above, Christ will meet you and Christ will incite faith within you.

(See here.)

Happy Easter!