RESURRECTION SUNDAY: THE DAY OF DAYS

Seven years ago, I wrote the following Robservation. Not surprisingly, it is just as relevant today as it was in 2019. Only certain names have changed. In Christianity, Easter is the arguably the day of days. Some will argue for the birth of Christ which is indeed a valid argument. Others will vote for the day Christ defeated death and rose from the grave. Our faith depends upon the latter day. The Apostle Paul wrote in I Corinthians 15:14, “and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain and your faith is also vain.” This is central to our faith. Everything hinges upon our belief that Christ was raised from the dead. Without belief in this, as well as other doctrinal truths, what is the point? The answer is simple; there is no point. Romans 8:11 says, “But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.” The Spirit who raised Christ from the dead dwells in us.

As Christians, we must stand on this truth and be prepared to defend this reality against the wolves in sheep’s clothing. This Easter, now more than ever, we must be prepared to stand against not only those elements outside of Christianity that want to do us harm and damage or destroy Christ’s church, but we must also be vigilant to the attacks that come from within. This was the purpose for the Robservation back in 2019. The attacks from the Muslims for example, which we continue to see, are to be expected. Those attacks are clearly part of their long-term strategic objectives. Always has been and always will be. But we also have to be on guard for enemies from within. So, here is my 2019 Easter Robservation.

THE “C” WORD

Easter morning, I woke up to celebrate the most amazing miracle in the history of the universe. The resurrection of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We talked about this at length last Friday night out at Red Eagle where three guys from my church go out twice per month for prison ministry. After listening to Brother Cedrick speak, I was pumped up for Easter. Sunday morning, I got up, had a little breakfast making sure I left ample space for lunch a little after

church, got semi-dolled up, turned on the tube to catch some news and boom, another suicide bombing. Or in this case bombings, each taking place in Sri Lanka. In all, the death toll now stands at 290 with almost 500 injured. As one can imagine, a bombing of this magnitude taking place on Easter Sunday was done to send a message of hate and evil on a day where love should reign supreme. No surprise but a radical Muslim group is claiming responsibility. In all, 24 people have been arrested and although warnings allegedly went out ten days prior to the bombings, authorities decided to do nothing about it. But that is another story. I am not going to sit here and bash the evil people who did this. There is no point. They do what they do because they are what they are; questions?

I want to shift the focus to those who lurk here within our borders. No, I am not talking about the usual hate groups per se, but perhaps in a way I am. Let’s talk about some people within the People’s Democratic Nationalist Front here in the states. It is amazing to me how these socialist wackos are so quick to rally around a pathetic narrative instead of offering any heartfelt thoughts and/or condolences to the Christian victims in these bombings. Here are just five examples of worthless words mired deep in non-thinking groupthink. Each of these tweets come from https://thefederalistpapers.org/opinion/200-christians-murdered-terrorists-dems-refuse-call-christians

The attacks on tourists and Easter worshippers in Sri Lanka are an attack on humanity. On a day devoted to love, redemption, and renewal, we pray for the victims and stand with the people of Sri Lanka.

Barack Obama

On this holy weekend for many faiths, we must stand united against hatred and violence. I'm praying for everyone affected by today's horrific attacks on Easter worshippers and travelers in Sri Lanka.

Hillary Clinton

On a day of redemption and hope, the evil of these attacks on Easter worshippers and tourists in Sri Lanka is deeply saddening. My prayers today are with the dead and injured, and their families. May we find grace.

Julian Castro, Former HUD Sec.

“Such a horrific terror attack on Easter worshippers and tourists in Sri Lanka. My thoughts are with the victims of today’s attack. We must stand united against hate and violence.”

Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee

“The horrific attacks on Easter worshippers in Sri Lanka are heartbreaking. It fills me with sadness that an act of such hatred and violence took the lives of so many on the holiest of days. We have work to do so that every person, wherever they live, may worship in peace.”

Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton

At one level, a very small one, these thoughts seem to be sincere. In reality, however, I see something much different; something two-faced, fallacious and hypocritical. First of all, until yesterday, I had never heard the term, “Easter Worshippers.” If I were a gambling man, and I am not, I would go “all in” on the assumption that until this past weekend, few if any of you guys have heard that term either. What exactly is it supposed to mean? Easter Worshipper? I don’t know about you, but I do not “worship” Easter but Someone infinitely more significant. To say we are Easter Worshippers is to liken us to a bunch of Druids magnifying Stonehenge. It is utterly ridiculous and disingenuous.

And the fact that each of these people, and others on the Left, have used almost the exact same words lets us know they have rallied around one another to push through a certain narrative; lock-step like the little fascists they are. That narrative of course cannot be that Muslims have once again killed hundreds of Christians although these same people certainly had

no problem stating that exact reality in the Mosque killings in New Zealand last month. [2026 Note: On 15 March 2019, two mass shootings took place in Christchurch, New Zealand. In all 51 people were killed and 89 injured] Not only did the press not have an issue with claiming the Muslims as victims in the NZ massacre, indeed they were and should have been identified as such, but the words “terrorist attacks” featured front and center on news programs for well over a week (rightfully so). Yet in the Sri Lanka situation, you have so-called prominent Americans who seemingly cannot bring themselves to utter either the words “Christian victims,” or “Muslim terrorists.” They just cannot do it. And then we have Hillary’s interesting comment including the phrase, “On this holy weekend for many faiths . . .” Sheeesh!! I am left shaking my head over her questionable choice of words, “many faiths.” What faiths is she actually talking about other than the Christians who celebrate Resurrection Sunday? Do other faiths really celebrate Christ’s resurrection or even reverently acknowledge this day? Please, somebody teach me something here. We are not talking about different Christian denominations but completely different faiths. Her words not mine.

Regardless, I find it sad that these people, some supposedly professing to be Christian, cannot even say the “C” word and yet have to conjure up a ridiculous term to rally behind an insincere and misleading narrative. If I were to have chronicled this situation, it would read, “Easter morning services were interrupted today when Muslim terrorists exploded bombs in several churches killing 290 Christians celebrating the resurrection of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” Simple. Wasn’t that easy? I personally would not care if anybody was offended either. As the Apostle Paul said in Galatians 4:16, “So, have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?” It is what it is. Put on your “man pants” and speak the truth. Any other narrative is worthless and should be ignored. I will look at their words for what they are worth. Absolutely nothing.

BACK TO 2026

But Resurrection Sunday 2026 is especially important to me. Those who know me, know the reason. I hope every believer in Christ reading this Robservation will have/ or had a wonderful Easter Sunday. When we turn our eyes to the Lord and focus on His goodness, every other little thing in life falls into the proper perspective. Remember always, “He Himself bore

our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 - Christ did this for us on the cross and His resurrection tells us that He is still alive and with us always. Praise God!

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