The Day After Easter

There is so much talk about Easter and the meaning of Easter, but has anyone thought about the day after Easter?

What does that mean? The day after Easter, when the frilly dresses are put away, most of the candy is eaten, the plastic eggs have all been found and the ham is well on its way to becoming a left over meal for the third meal in a row.

We listen to the preacher talk to the masses about how Jesus rose on the third day. We all shout Hosanna, Amen and He is Risen. But what about the day after Easter?

Why am I stuck on the day after Easter? I was just struck by the notion that there is something missing the day after Easter. Do we go back to our normal routine and not worry about or think about what yesterday meant to us? Do we look at the decorations and wonder when we are going to put them away until next year? Do we look at our hearts and wonder if we will put that feeling of pure joy that Jesus has risen away for another year?

Is Easter just another holiday? Do we have the wrong thoughts regarding Easter? What does Easter really mean to each and every one of us?

If you are looking for an answer, I will be honest; no answers are found with me. I am also at loss as to what the day after Easter means. I would love to say that I am just as passionate about Easter as I am the days that follow Easter. But sadly, it is not always the case.

I wish that I had the heartfelt joy that I have on Easter as I do the day after. Yesterday, Easter Sunday the weather was absolutely wonderful in Hendersonville North Carolina. Great temperature, sun shining, no strong wind, absolutely wonderful. It was a day worthy of celebrating the Risen Savior.

Today was cold, dreary, wet and overall a YUCKY day. That made me think of what I do to carry Easter throughout the year.

This is the day the Lord has made,
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Dannett