During the course of writing this devotional, I was by Mum’s bed as her breaths became shallower and less frequent over the days. On the morning she left me, she choked a couple of times, then slipped peacefully into the presence of God. Her departure left a void that only memories of her could fill. Yet, as a family, we have this hope that we will be reunited with her one day. This is because we believe in the most significant event in the course of human history—the glorious resurrection of Christ on Easter morning. The apostle Paul declares that if Christ has not risen from the dead, our faith is futile (1 Corinthians 15:12–19). Our hope and faith in God lie in the very fact of the resurrection of Christ.

As you journeyed through this devotional, my prayer is that it may draw you closer to God, deepen your understanding of the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ, and encourage you to live your life as a faithful follower of Jesus.

We have encountered many characters in this booklet: Peter and the other disciples; the religious leaders who rejected Jesus; Pontius Pilate, who caved in to pressure and did what was morally wrong; Simon of Cyrene, who carried the cross for Jesus and whose life was changed; Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, the secret disciples who later emerged as loyal disciples of Jesus; the women on Easter Sunday; and many unnamed followers. Perhaps you identify closely with one of these characters. Perhaps God is speaking to you through these characters. Wherever you are in your journey of faith at the moment, may you look to God for strength, guidance, and wisdom to help you navigate through life until we see God face to face one day.

Truly, Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again! May Christ grant you grace that is sufficient for you in times of weakness, and strengthen you in your faith as you take up your cross and follow Him daily.