Nicole, a three year old was a anxious for Easter to come as she had been for Christ to come. Her mother was expecting a thrid child in just a few weeks and people from the church were giving the family baby gifts. Nicole had picked out a new dress and her mom had given her a new white bonnet. as they stopped at a store to buy her a new pair of shoes to go with her outfit, she once again said to her father, "I can't wait for Easter, Daddy!" Her father asked her if she knew what Easter means. She replied "Yes," "Well, what does eEaster mean?" In her own sweet three-year old voice,m with arms raised, a smile on her face, and at the top of her voice she said, "Surprise!" What better word could sum up the meaning of Easter! Surprise, death! Surprise, Sin! Surprise, ourning disciples! Surprise, modern man! He's Alive!
