Many of the two billion people who are celebrating this Easter this week also live in constant fear for their lives, and that reality will linger long after Good Friday rememberences. As we remember Him on Easter, we must also remember them. These are the Children of the Resurrection who languish in prison, who cannot worship freely, share their faith openly, get work, or educate their children.
In these situations of real pain, poverty, and persecution meet.
Ironically, those who are persecuted and poor invariably know more of the power of the resurrection than those of us who have become immunized by our freedom of choice. They never ask for our pity but they are always eager for our prayers and support.
This Easter in our prayers and gifts, let's choose to stand with them.
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