What does the Resurrection mean to you?

We asked some of our MCAC members what Jesus’ resurrection means to them – here are their answers!  Feel free to add your answers below.

That God wanted to show us how much he loves us by sacrificing his Son for us. That act of his unconditional love is a constant reminder of how I want to try and live my life.  – Andy

 

When I am asked what the resurrection means to me I think of the final lines of this song ‘Because I know He holds the future. And life is worth the living just because He lives.’ Jesus’ death, even more so, His resurrection, was the fulfilment of the ultimate promise. – Ben

 

To live after He died was mind-blowing and pretty cool. – Torbj

 

The resurrection means that Jesus has the power over sin and death and that we can trust and put our hopes in Him. – Michael

 

It means hope of a better life with Christ and our loved ones. The end of suffering and pain.  – Shendon

 

The resurrection in so many ways means a beginning for all of us, it’s from this resurrection that the gospels were spread to other parts of the world and directly impacted us today. – Shaun

 

Mystifying, surreal, game changing, hope giving and the ultimate verification of Christ’s claim to be the Son of God. – David

 

I find the resurrection so encouraging because death is the point where humans find themselves most helpless and hopeless, but Jesus burst through the impossible to bring us the hope. I can get through the lowest moments because even death has nothing on me thanks to Jesus! – Shane

 

The resurrection means hope – a permanent victory over sin and death. The promise of a new future and a new beginning. – Sharyn

 

It reminds me of the power of God and how He can do extraordinary things. I also think of the empty tomb, new life and eternity. – Naomi

 

Resurrection to me means life, hope for a better life where there will be no death. – Ruth

 

The resurrection of Jesus (and others) means my God can deliver on His promise of life beyond this one. It means no FOMO for this life! It’s just a stepping stone to a greater future 🥳🤩  – Bronwyn

 

The resurrection gives me knowledge that I am loved beyond measure, and that I have security in God’s plan and hope for the future.  – Sam

 

To me the resurrection is a time of celebration – celebrating  a new life in which our sins are washed away and being thankful for a second chance to be better and do better always.  – Maxine

 

Through the act of resurrection we are assured of the unstoppable power of God’s love and depth of God’s grace. A reminder that when we feel all hope is lost He knows our hearts. – Sue

 

The resurrection means freedom: Jesus’ victory gives me freedom from sin!The resurrection also means hope: Jesus is available to me in life’s most difficult circumstances. – Nyarai

 

When Jesus resurrected, mankind has hope for eternity. – Jenelle