In our modern-day world many people assume Easter is about chocolate and bunnies and spring. However, Easter is about something much better than eggs and candy. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. But before He could be raised from the dead Jesus had to die. Good Friday honors His death on a cross. The Friday before Easter Sunday is called Good Friday because when Jesus died He satisfied God's wrath for our sins, allowing us to have salvation.
The joy and severity of the holy holiday is watered-down by the secular traditions the world tries to associate with Easter. However, some significance can be found in these traditions. Here are a couple similarities between Jesus' death and dying Easter eggs:
- In order to dye eggs the yolk and egg white must first be removed. This is usually done by poking three holes in the top of an egg and a larger hole in the bottom and then blowing into the three small holes. In this way Jesus was pierced for our transgressions. He was poured out for us (his blood was shed on our behalf) as He hung on the cross. His blood became the sacrifice that saved us from our sins.
- The dye used to color Easter eggs is usually made with a vinegar base. Jesus was given vinegar to drink on the cross.
- In order to produce a vibrantly colored Easter egg the egg must be submerged in the dye for a long period of time. This is similar to how Jesus' body stayed in the tomb for three days and three nights.
- For whatever reason my brother and I had a tradition of breaking our old Easter eggs on the Fourth of July (don't ask why). Each of the eggs we smashed were completely empty inside, just like Jesus' tomb on that fateful morning.
He is risen! He is risen indeed!
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