Resurrection Sunday 2

"Why seek the living among the dead?" Luke 24:5b

The question asked by two angels to the precious gatherers at the Tomb of Christ.

A question that is still asked today.

There are so many 'roads' to heaven, according to the world's philosophy and traditions of men.

Walking through a department store at Christmastime, you see mostly Santa's and reindeer, and the Nativity Scene is tucked behind the tinsel and ornaments.  At Easter, you see more bunnies and 'Peeps' than you see a Cross or an empty tomb.

When I woke up this morning and reached for my bible to read about the Resurrection of Jesus, I asked myself, "Why does the world call it 'Easter?'"

This is what I found:

-Given the symbolism of new life and rebirth, it was only natural to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus at this time of the year. The naming of the celebration 'Easter' seems to go back to the pre-Christian goddess in England, Eostre, who was celebrated at beginning of the Spring. (Google)

So, who was Eostre?

According to Wikipedia, Eostre, is an Anglo-Saxon goddess mentioned by Bede in his 8th century work The Reckoning of Time. He wrote that pagan Anglo-Saxon's had held feasts in honor during the month name after her: Eosturmonab (April), and that this became the English name for the Paschal season: Easter.

Isn't that just like the world?  They would rather worship Santa and Eostre than the Lord Jesus Christ.

They choose the fake gods, rather than The One True God.

The world will choose a winding road of their choosing through pride and works, traditions and fairy tales...

    The Christian will walk the straight and narrow road and will recognize the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ and trust in the finished work of the Cross...!

        But that's just me!

"The best news of the Christian gospel is that the supremely glorious Creator of the universe has acted in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection to remove every obstacle between us and himself so that we may find everlasting joy in seeing and savoring his infinite beauty." Charles Spurgeon