The Victory of the Resurrection
By Brandi Haskins, Walking As Ruth
Easter has always been an emotional time for me—deeply reflective, stirring, and full of awe. But since becoming a mother, the significance of this season has taken on an entirely new weight.
Every time I try to imagine what it would mean to give the life of one of my children for the betterment of others, my heart fails me. I crumble at the very thought. I simply can’t fathom it. The idea feels so unnatural, so impossible, that I can’t even begin to place myself in that space. Equally unfathomable is the thought of giving my own life at the directive of one of my parents. Everything in me resists the idea.
And yet—this is the crux of the Easter story. These two acts—God the Father giving His only Son, and Jesus the Son willingly laying down His life—are not just religious history. They are divine realities that speak volumes about the relationship between the Father and the Son. A relationship marked by trust that surpasses all understanding. A bond anchored in complete and total commitment to a redemptive plan, no matter the cost.
It is inconceivable. And at the same time, it is the most beautiful truth I know.
How can such a sacrifice—so unnatural by human standards—feel so right and necessary?
It is because of love.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”
— John 3:16–17
This love is not abstract. It’s not performance-based. It’s not earned. It’s not limited to the worthy. This is a love that gives. That surrenders. That saves. And Jesus didn’t just understand this love—He embodied it.
“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.”
— John 15:13
Jesus knew the love of the Father intimately—He lived in it. Moved by it. Fueled by it. And He extended that same love to us, calling us friends even in our mess, even in our distance. That kind of love—sacrificial, active, eternal—is stunning.
Entering the Easter Season
This is the heart posture I bring into Easter:
🕊 A soul full of wonder.
🕊 A spirit settled by peace I didn’t earn.
🕊 A heart overwhelmed by undeserved favor.
As I reflect on the resurrection, I don’t just want to be a recipient of this love—I want to become a vessel of it. I want to live like Jesus did. I want to love like the Father does. I want my life to be a reflection of the redemption I’ve received.
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
— Matthew 22:36–39
“If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth.”
— John 14:15–17
Obedience, then, becomes not just an act of discipline—but an expression of love. Following His commands isn’t about rigid religion; it’s about a relationship rooted in trust and transformed by grace.
Make It Personal
This Easter season, I invite you to sit with the stunning reality of Christ’s sacrifice. Let it move you. Let it shape your prayers. Let it soften your heart.
Prayer InvitatioN
Take time today to pray from your heart. Ask God to:
Give you eyes to see what He is doing in your life.
Open your ears to hear His voice clearly.
Soften your heart to obey Him joyfully.
Ask Him to reveal to you, in a personal and profound way, the mystery and magnitude of Jesus’ sacrifice.
Scripture Tie-Ins
John 3:16–17 — God’s love as the foundation of salvation.
John 15:13 — Christ’s ultimate expression of love.
Matthew 22:36–39 — The call to love God and others.
John 14:15–17 — Obedience as an act of love, empowered by the Spirit.
Journaling Prompts:
What areas of your life still need to be redeemed by love?
Are there places where you are resisting surrender to God’s will?
How might your love for God be expressed more fully through obedience to His commands?
Live the Resurrection
This Easter, don’t let the story stay in the pages of scripture. Let it live in you. Let it change how you love, how you forgive, how you obey, and how you see others. Live in the victory that was bought for you—freely, fully, and forever.
Let love be your response to resurrection.
Action steps:
Spend time in prayer today. Ask God to:
Give you eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart to obey His commands.
Reveal to you personally the deep mystery of Jesus’ sacrifice and what it means for your life.
Join the Conversation:
Share what God is showing you this Easter using these hashtags:
#ForGodSoLovedTheWorld #EasterSacrifice #ObedienceIsLove #LoveYourNeighbor
