Easter is a celebration of victory, but it’s also an invitation into mystery. The resurrection of Jesus defies logic, overturns expectations, and breaks every rule we thought we understood about life and death. This week, we reflect on the mystery of God—not a puzzle to solve, but a depth to behold with wonder, awe, and faith.

Psalm 80 begins our journey with a plea: “Restore us, O God; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved.” It’s a cry for renewal, spoken in the dark, yet filled with hope. Resurrection always begins in darkness—when things look broken beyond repair, when hope seems lost.

Throughout the readings this week, we are reminded that God moves in ways we don’t expect. Genesis 18 tells of Sarah laughing at the idea of new life—an impossibility by every earthly standard. And yet, God asks, “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” The same question echoes through Isaiah 6, as the prophet encounters a vision of God so overwhelming that it leaves him undone—yet also sent.

Daniel 2 reveals a mystery that no earthly power can interpret, and yet God gives wisdom to those who seek Him. In Psalm 64, we see how God turns plans of destruction upside down—another glimpse of the divine pattern: God taking what is hidden and revealing His glory through it.

And then comes the centerpiece: John 20. Mary arrives at the tomb expecting to grieve, but instead, she is met with an empty grave—and a risen Lord who calls her by name. Her weeping turns to wonder, confusion to joy. The resurrection is not something we fully grasp; it is something we stand in awe of.

1 Corinthians 15 brings us deeper into that mystery. Paul describes the resurrection not as a return to the old, but a transformation into something new and glorious. He acknowledges it’s hard to explain—and that’s the point. Resurrection is mystery. It’s about more than just what happened to Jesus; it’s about what is happening to us.

This week, let yourself sit in the mystery. Don’t rush to explain it. Instead, receive it. Wonder at it. Let it reshape your view of what’s possible. The mystery of Easter is not just that Jesus rose—it’s that, in Him, so will we.

Readings
Sun: Psalm 80
Mon: Genesis 18:1-15
Tues: Isaiah 6:1-7
Wed: Psalm 64
Thurs: Daniel 2:24-45
Fri: John 20:1-18
Sat: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58