Why Focus on Thirty Days After Easter?
Once the excitement of Easter morning fades, it’s easy to slip back into routine. But what if we treated the days after Easter as a special season for reflection, rather than just returning to business as usual? The idea is to spend thirty days deliberately considering what the resurrection really means for us right now, not just on paper or in theory.
For Christians, the resurrection isn’t just a backdrop—it’s the cornerstone. 1 Corinthians 15:17-20 makes a bold claim: if Christ didn’t rise, then faith is pointless and we’re still stuck in our mistakes. That flips the narrative. Easter isn’t just a happy ending to a sad story; it’s the foundation that keeps everything else standing.
The good news? The resurrection has a threefold impact. First, it rescues us from sin—that’s the freeing part most people talk about. But it also means more. It satisfies our deepest need by letting us actually experience God’s presence, not just hear stories about Him. And finally, it promises we’ll get new, restored bodies one day. In other words, salvation isn’t just for your soul; it’s meant for all of you, now and later.
Going Deeper: Holy Saturday and the Role of Faith
There’s one part of the story that doesn't get much airtime: Holy Saturday. Ever thought about what was happening between Jesus’ death and resurrection? Scripture like Psalm 139 suggests God’s presence reaches even into the darkest places. On Holy Saturday, Christ truly experienced death, entering the grave—no shortcuts. It’s a reminder that not even the grave lies outside God’s reach.
Reflecting on this isn’t meant to drag us down, but to show just how total Christ’s victory is. He didn’t just tiptoe on the edge of death; he went all in—and then came out the other side. That’s why the resurrection matters so much. It wasn’t just a comeback, but a complete triumph over every kind of brokenness, darkness, and fear that ruins lives.
This season after Easter isn’t just a time for thinking about the past, either. Faith is how we actually benefit from what Jesus did. It’s like being handed a lifeline—you have to grab it. The resurrection keeps working in people’s lives long after the event itself, and this month-long period is a practical invitation to keep savoring, questioning, and soaking in those truths.
- Easter opens the door for real hope, past just wishful thinking.
- Resurrection promises all of us a future beyond our current struggles.
- Salvation isn’t a quick fix; it’s ongoing, physical, spiritual, total.
- Scriptures like 1 Corinthians 15 and Psalm 139 offer foundation and reassurance.
Lent and Holy Week get a lot of attention, but there’s something countercultural about choosing to slow down and reflect in the days after the crowds have gone home. Whether you mark each day or just pause when you can, these thirty days could carve out fresh space for gratitude, honesty, and renewed hope in the heart of daily life.
