Spring is such a joyous time of year. We can finally put away the heavy winter clothing and boots – not to mention snow shovels! It is a time of year when students have a break from classes. And, the time of year when we begin to watch for the first signs of buds on the trees, the first sign of spring flowers and the return on song birds.

It is also the time when many Jewish people, and a few Christian people who keep the same days Jesus Christ kept, begin gearing up for a very holy time of year. This year the Passover is on April 3. The service is held the evening before (Thursday, April 2) to commemorate the time the death angel passed over the Israelites and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

For Christians who keep this solemn occasion and the associated Feast of Unleavened Bread, it is a time filled with spiritual meaning. Just as springtime is a time of renewal and new growth, this season is a time for spiritual renewal and spiritual growth. It is a time when we are reminded of the price our Saviour paid for us to provide forgiveness for our sins. It is a time when we renew our commitment to following the footsteps of the Saviour, adhering to the example that He set. Most of all, it enables us look beyond the day-to-day troubles and trials of this life and focus on God’s plan of salvation.

Now would be a good time to review that plan which can be discovered through keeping the Holy Days identified in the Bible. We invite you to find out more by reading the booklet, God’s Holy Day Plan.