An Easter Message to Christians and non-Christians

April 22, 2011 | Jim Vicevich | | ,

I would just like to wish my listeners a very Happy Easter weekend. But for those of you who are not Christian let me explain why this holiday is so important to people. No really. That’s all. I promise, this won’t hurt a bit.

Christians believe that God, the same God who created the sun and the moon and stars, the same God who, as we celebrate this Passover, loved his people so much that he freed them from the bondage of men, humbled himself to become a man himself and free all from the slavery of sin. So, no matter what you’ve done no matter what you’re doing you are forgiven and he loves you. This is what Christians believe.

Now some will point to his miracles as one sign of that love. But one of my Christian friends points to this event instead. That the same God that made the heavens and the earth got down on his knees and washed the feet of the very people he created. And then allowed himself to be beaten and crucified as payment for man’s transgressions to other men and God. And then in one final whack at destruction and death, Christians believe he rose from the dead.

Now, Christians know, some consider this blasphemy while others consider it simply superstition. Indeed, there is no reason behind this. You either believe or you don’t. But for those who do, it is a message of love and forgiveness that brings tears to the eyes of grown men and brings sinners to their knees in gratitude.

But Christians will tell you, the ones who truly hold this in their hearts, it changes their lives forever. It’s not just awesome … it’s awesomely awesome. Happy Easter.

 

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Jim Vicevich

Jim is a veteran broadcaster and conservative/libertarian blogger with more than 25 years experience in TV and radio. Jim's was the long-term host of The Jim Vicevich Show on WTIC 1080 in Hartford from 2004 through 2019. Prior to radio, Jim worked as a business and financial reporter for NBC30 - the NBC owned TV station in Hartford - and as business editor at WFSB-TV in Hartford for 14 years while earning six Emmy nominations and three Telly Awards.

10 Comments

  1. Anne-EH on April 22, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    Jim, I want to extend to you and to all your dear ones, a good and blessed Happy Easter. May the promise of the risen Christ blessed and keep you. Jim. :)=^..^=



  2. Kelly on April 22, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    What a beautiful message…thank you Jim… May you have a blessed Easter and may the Lord free you from Lupus ASAP…We need you to give us the courage to keep up the fight…Gosh it gets tiresome!



  3. johnboy111 on April 22, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    blessed Easter



  4. Ellyon on April 23, 2011 at 6:52 am

    Jim -Thank you for bringing “The Good News” to us. There would be no salvation without Christ. He had to rise from the dead. Have a blessed Easter to you and your family and all those who listen to you daily. Also,?Lord bless those that don’t



  5. Mild Bill on April 23, 2011 at 7:30 am

    Jim,

    I heard you say this message at the close of the Good Friday program and was very moved by your sincerity. It wasn’t preachy but factual and clear. It suggests you understand, I pray you also believe and have the benefit of faith. Thank you for speaking on behalf of believers.
    May God bless you, brother.



  6. GdavidH on April 23, 2011 at 10:50 am

    The act of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples at the Last supper is one of the greatest lessons that anyone can learn from the Christian faith. It was the ultimate act of humility performed by a “man” who everyone in the room believed to be the son of God. I believe it was done to show?that no servant is greater than his master. What a great message to bring to?all people at this time of Easter.

    Happy and Blessed easter to all!



  7. Sal on April 23, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    I hope everyone has a Happy Easter

    God bless



  8. winnie888 on April 24, 2011 at 6:21 am

    Happy Easter to all…My wish is that your day be filled with the blessings, love and joy of this very special season.



  9. mwjii on April 24, 2011 at 10:25 am

    Happy Easter Jim! Ant to everyone out there! God Bless!



  10. Anne-EH on April 26, 2011 at 8:50 am

    Hi Jim AGAIN:

    Here is the URL for this very special RVO posting by you. Not more then one response, but the message for the FRpers was still very timely:

    http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2709404/posts

    God Bless and Keep you Jim, and have a GOOD and BLESSED DAY! Jesus Christ is RISEN, He is RISEN INDEED! :)=^..^=



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