Even after the celebration fades and the tulips begin to wilt, the message of Easter holds strong. This week, as the world quietly shifts back to routine, I’ve found myself thinking about what remains—what endures when the petals fall. The beauty may pass, but the work of Christ and His living word never will.
REFLECTIONS ON THE WEEK AFTER EASTER
The Flower Fades, But God’s Word and His Work Remain Forever
Dear Friend,
As I sit here, sipping my coffee, I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind of the past week. Last weekend, our home was alive with joy—family gathered from near and far, children’s laughter filling the air, and the garden bursting with color. Daffodils and tulips danced in the breeze, their bright yellows and reds reminding me how fleeting beauty really is. I even plucked a few to bring inside—because, honestly, I couldn’t resist letting their brightness brighten my day just a little longer.
Everything felt perfect—tables set with care, the aroma of good food, hearts eager to celebrate the resurrection. It was like everything was in its prime, a snapshot of hope and renewal. But now? Just days later, those same flowers are beginning to droop. Petals are dropping, colors dulling, and what once seemed so vibrant is slowly wilting away. It’s a stark reminder that earthly beauty, no matter how breathtaking, is fleeting.
And that’s where the real truth hits home. Isaiah 40:8 says, “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” That’s not just poetic fancy; it’s a profound reality. While our gardens change with the seasons, the promises of God remain unshaken. The resurrection isn’t just an event we celebrate once a year—it’s the living hope that carries us through every fading flower and every storm.
This week, during our online Amazing Life Bible Study [Want to join us next time? Sign up here], we studied the women at Passion Week, and one story stuck with me—Mary, who saw Jesus after the resurrection. When He called her by name, she reached out to Him in joy, but Jesus gently said, “Do not touch me, for I have not yet ascended to my Father” (John 20:17). At first glance, you might think He’s implying He’s some kind of metaphysical form—something not quite physical. But scholars agree that’s not what He’s saying. What Jesus was really telling Mary was, “Don’t try to cling to what you see me doing now.” He knew her grief was shaken and her joy was overflowing, but His work on earth was coming to an end. He was about to move into a greater work—interceding for us in heaven, bringing His blood into the eternal covenant.
And that’s the truth I cling to: just as the flowers bloom and fade in April, Jesus’ work of intercession will never fade. His sacrifice, His promise—those are eternal. Hebrews 8:6 reminds us, “But now He has obtained a superior ministry, and to that degree He is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.” We have a better covenant, one that will never fade or fail. While the flowers in Scotland are in their prime in April, I don’t want to change that beautiful season—yet I know I cannot hold onto it forever. But Jesus and His work? That remains forever.
So, as I reflect on this, I am reminded that our hope isn’t rooted in the fleeting beauty of the world. It’s rooted in the everlasting work of Christ, in His promise of a future where everything will be made new. Just as the flowers come and go, His covenant is eternal. And that’s a hope worth holding onto.
Here’s to a week of hope, faith, and remembering what truly lasts.
Blessings,
Angela
As you move through the days after Easter, what reminders of God’s enduring promises are you seeing around you? Is there a verse, a moment, or even a fading flower that’s made you pause and remember His faithfulness? I’d love to hear your reflections—share them in the comments or send me a note. Let’s encourage one another to keep clinging to the beauty that never fades.
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