Easter is coming—and it brings with it a reminder we all need from time to time: God isn’t finished yet.
We all hit seasons that feel heavy. Maybe life’s felt stuck lately. Maybe you’ve been carrying questions, disappointments, or even quiet battles no one sees. And maybe you’ve wondered, “Is this it?”
But Easter says, “Not even close.”
When Jesus went to the cross, it looked like the end. From a human perspective, everything pointed to loss. His closest friends scattered. His enemies felt victorious. Hope seemed buried with Him in the tomb. But buried doesn’t mean gone. And dead doesn’t mean done.
The resurrection isn’t just a moment in history—it’s a message to every one of us. It’s God’s way of saying, “I’m still at work. I still bring dead things to life. I still write redemptive endings.”
Isaiah 43:19 puts it this way: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” That’s the heartbeat of Easter. New life. Fresh hope. A comeback no one saw coming.
And it’s not just for the polished or the put-together. It’s for the tired dad, the uncertain husband, the man who’s been showing up but feeling flat. Easter reminds us that our worst day isn’t the final word. That God can take what looks like defeat and turn it into resurrection.
Romans 8:11 gives us this incredible promise: “The Spirit of God who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you.” That means resurrection power isn’t just something to celebrate—it’s something we can live from. Right here. Right now.
If you’re like me, you like to help God co-author your story. I’m great at trying to speed things up or blaze my own trail. But I only find real peace when I sit back and trust that His writing—both the content and the style—is far better and more effective than mine. And to anchor that truth, here are a few verses that remind us we really can trust Him to author our story:
Hebrews 12:2 refers to Jesus as “the author and perfecter of our faith”.
Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us of God’s intentions: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”
Whatever season you’re in, Easter invites you to believe again. To trust that God is still writing your story, even if you’re stuck on a hard chapter.
Questions:
- What part of today’s message resonated with you the most?
- Where in your life do you need to be reminded that “God is not finished yet”?
- If you are comfortable doing so, please share a time when God brought something good out of a difficult season in your life?
- What does it look like, practically, to “sit back and trust” God in your current season?
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