Resurrection Hope: Leaving Our Regrets at the Cross
BY LE ANN TREES | After Jesus’ crucifixion and death his disciples no doubt regretted their unfaithfulness to him. They found hope in Jesus’ resurrection. We also need resurrection hope amid regrets.
Loss is always difficult, and never more so than when it comes to the death of someone we hold dear in our hearts. If only we could see the person one more time and give him or her a big hug while speaking the tender words of love in our hearts that can no longer be expressed. If that were possible, we would probably never want to let go out of fear that our precious family member, friend, or lover would leave us once more.
Jesus came to take away our regrets.
The disciples likely felt this way after Jesus' crucifixion and death. Many "if only"s must have run through their minds and hearts: Did Jesus really know how much they loved him, how much they regretted their unfaithfulness to him…
Such a beautiful rendering of the freedom we have in Christ. Have a blessed Easter.