ASSURANCE, NOT DREAD!

"I've come to seek, and to save the lost..." - Jesus Christ 

It is said that many children are terrified of the Easter Bunny: there are varying sizes though - some are cute, little, and furry in their Easter Baskets - those giant, six-foot-tall variety with the giant ears and even gianter eyes, the ones who roam the malls terrorizing innocent children, posing for a picture are the ones these children are scared of. The Easter Bunny can strike fear and dread in the hearts of little ones.

There's an experience of a parent's toddler son, who upon taking one look at the humongous, harrowing hare, let out a blood-curdling scream: he cried himself to sleep, and then slept with one eye open for days until he was sure all threat was gone. Only recently, someone else witnessed a slightly older boy take several quick steps backward, upon sighting one of these bunnies. "Come closer," said the
giant rabbit, "I have a treat for you."
"No thanks," replied the boy, "just toss it over here."

The Easter Bunny isn't 'meant' to cause dread, or fear but assurance: just like Jesus. He looks safe and serene enough as saviour, but for some reason many people take several quick steps backward, content to view Christ from afar. He's come with assurance of salvation by His death on the cross, but many shriek in fear, away from His open arms. The crucifixion, and humiliation was so that WE don't have to suffer. We were all sinners - but not anymore if we can come to Him now.