Need some Easter encouragement as the big day nears? Then keep reading for a spiritual pep talk from veteran youth leader Tim Levert.
Easter is approaching quickly! One of the most difficult things about ministry is the few number of days between Sundays. Wouldn’t life be easier if we had a 10-day workweek? I think I’d teach better lessons, lead better worship, and play more fun games.
Holiday weekends add even more anxiety! It seems like teaching on Easter would be the easiest. But I feel more pressure than normal to hit a home run that day.
If you’re organized enough to have things squared away weeks ahead of time…bless you. For the rest of us, here’s some Easter encouragement, plus last-minute preparation tips. Embrace this message to experience the fullness of Easter and the risen Christ!
Last-Minute Easter Encouragement
1. Nurture your own soul.
First, spend a few extra minutes reading and meditating on the Easter Scriptures. Reflect on the Holy Weekend and invite the Holy Spirit to heighten your spiritual senses. Read John’s account of the Crucifixion and Resurrection.
Invite God to open your eyes and heart and take you to a deeper love for and trust in Jesus. Remember, you can’t lead students where you aren’t willing to go yourself.
2. Focus on the message.
The message of Jesus doesn’t need bells and whistles to be compelling. The truths of God’s love, our sin, and the beauty of redemption have drawn people to Jesus for more than 2,000 years.
First settle on what the Holy Spirit is leading you to teach your group for Easter. Then look for creative elements to support it. Make the gospel the centerpiece of the weekend.
