Five Glorious Blessings of Easter

By Dawn Marie Wilson

Easter wasn’t simply one glorious event. Because of Resurrection Day, Christians experience many blessings that promote wonder and gratitude. Here are a few.

1. The Glory of Resurrection

Resurrection Day means victory over death—first Christ’s, and then believers’ (1 Corinthians 15:20-23; Romans 8:11). Believers’ resurrected bodies will be perfect and glorious (1 Corinthians 15:43; Philippians 3:21).

2. The Glory of Rescue

Christians—saved not only from death through Christ’s cross and resurrection, but also from sin’s guilt and shame (Romans 8:1)—are a testament to God’s glorious mercy and grace (Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5).

3. The Glory of Rebirth

Believers are born again and renewed in Christ. Their “hope of glory” is a living hope that brings glory-filled joy (2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 1:27; 1 Peter 1:3-9).

4. The Glory of a Relationship

Believers are accepted and adopted in Christ, for their eternal good and God’s glory (Romans 15:7; Ephesians 1:5-6; John 17:22).

5. The Glory of Righteousness

Believers are made righteous, transformed—with ever-increasing glory—into the image of Christ (Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Colossians 3:3-5).

Resurrection Day brought a series of blessings that encourage believers to live for God, “to the praise of His glory” (Ephesians 1:5-6; 12-14).

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Dawn Marie Wilson is one of my special friends. She has served in church/parachurch revival ministries for fifty-plus years. 

She writes for Crosswalk.com and Arise Daily Devos, and blogs at Truth Talk with Dawn. 

Her co-authored book is Truth Talk for Hurting Hearts: Discover Peace and Comfort in God’s Perspective.

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