April 5, 2021

Written By Paul Walker

“You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here.” (Mark 16:6)

Jesus’ resurrection from the dead means everything. In other words, everything depends on the empty tomb. Easter does more than redeem the unspeakable damage of Good Friday. That He is risen validates our atonement and secures our eternal life.

He is risen! That means everything right now. The little “d” deaths you are experiencing right now in your life have all been redeemed. Every single one of them. Not will be redeemed, but have already been redeemed. In light of Christ’s resurrection, all loss is only a portal to restoration beyond your wildest dreams.

I can say this with supreme confidence and assurance for one reason: He is risen!

“Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” (Collect for Easter – BCP)

Paul Walker

Paul was called to serve as Priest-in-Charge in 2008. He was called to be the 12th Rector of Christ Episcopal Church on September 23, 2009. He was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. Paul graduated from the University of Virginia in 1986 with a degree in English and received his Master of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary in 1995. Previously, he served as Associate Rector at Christ Episcopal Church from 1995 to 2001, as Canon for Parish Life and Chaplain of the Day School at The Cathedral Church of the Advent (Birmingham, AL) from 2001-2004, and as Director of Anglican College Ministry at Christ Episcopal Church from 2004-2008. Paul is married to Christie and they have three children, Hilary, Glen, and Rob.

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