The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth (Psalm 145:18). Not only does his death and resurrection take care of our biggest problem, sin, but he is also alive and well to answer our prayers when we call on him.

Christian, do not let the days after Easter steal the joy you had when you celebrated the resurrection. He is still risen, and his resurrection is still the answer to all our problems. If you are like me, Easter is a cheerful morning. The house overflows with joyous songs proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus Christ as we get ready for church. Then, it is off to worship. The music is exuberant, the preaching has a unique energy, and all the believers greet each other with, “He has risen.”

Then comes the following Monday morning, Tuesday morning, and the rest of the week. Already tired from Easter celebrations and time with family, we can find the week after Easter a letdown as we pick up our burdens and head back to work. But we still have every reason to rejoice because he is still with us.

The most faithful friend we have ever had is alive and well, the only friend who saw us dead in our sins and came to save us. The only friend who knows everything about us, all our failings and rebellion against him, and still loves us. The only friend who, after betrayal after betrayal, looks at us with loving eyes and says you are still my child. This gracious friend walks with us as we go into the week after Easter.

Easter celebrations often give us a moment to set aside our problems, stresses, and heavy hearts as we look to Jesus. However, when Monday morning hits, we tend to look away from him and focus on our concerns once again.

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