Easter Reflection: Second Chances

Because my parents had taken me to church regularly since I was a toddler, I have always been aware about God and Christianity. However, I never really learned the deep meaning behind the Easter story. I learned about other stories such as Noah's Arc, Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat, and Moses parting the Red Sea, but I had never really learned the Easter story. Of course, I had learned about how Jesus was crucified, and how because of the crucifixion, everyone had the chance to go to heaven and be with God forever. I also participated in activities such as Easter Egg scavenger hunts and Easter egg painting. But I never really thought about the meaning of Easter and of Jesus' crucifixion.
I was touched by the Easter assembly, and I thought that it was done very well. It conveyed the Easter message, and it really helped me understand the meaning of Easter. The part of the Easter assembly that really stood out to me was the skit done by Reca and Isaac. It depicted a situation in which people were able to fix mistakes and have second chances just by ringing a bell. I realized that God allowed us to have second chances that easily by giving up his only son, Jesus. Because Jesus was God in flesh, and because his blood was shed, the world automatically has a second chance. I now understand the phrase "Jesus died on the cross for our sins." Another part of the Easter assembly that I enjoyed was the video that was shown of Peter being given a second chance after Jesus' resurrection. It made me realize that God really does give second chances. Even though Peter had denied him three times on the day of Jesus' crucifixion, Jesus still asked Peter to feed his sheep. I believe that a God who is full of grace and love is a God who gives second chances. Learning about Easter and second chances over the past week has made me feel grateful and saved. I'm grateful that God exists, and I'm grateful that he sacrificed himself in the form of Jesus to give us all second chances.