Taking the Resurrection Back to Work
Yesterday was glorious, wasn’t it? The music soared, the message stirred hearts, family gathered close, and yes, those Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs hit just right. Easter Sunday was a moment to pause, to celebrate, to feel the weight of hope renewed.
And then today happened.
The alarm didn’t care about the resurrection. It went off anyway. The inbox, stuffed to the brim, didn’t take the weekend off either. Deadlines are still looming, the commute is still long, and that one coworker who knows just how to test your patience? Oh, they’re still here too.
Between the parking lot and the front door, Easter already feels like it was a lifetime ago.
Sound familiar?
Here’s the thing: Easter Monday is where the resurrection meets real life.
The Disciples Had A Monday Too
We forget this part sometimes.
Easter Sunday was electric. The tomb was empty. Mary ran to tell the news. Peter sprinted to see for himself. Hearts raced, tears fell, and everything changed in an instant.
But then Monday came.
For the disciples, there were still fishing nets to mend. Bills didn’t disappear. The Roman government didn’t suddenly stop being a thorn in their side. And let’s be honest, that one guy in the group who always said the wrong thing at the worst time? He was still there too.
The resurrection didn’t whisk them away from real life. It didn’t erase their responsibilities or make their problems evaporate. Instead, it sent them back into the ordinary with something extraordinary: power, purpose, and presence.
What You’re Actually Bringing Into Work Today
So here’s the question: What does Easter Monday mean for you, sitting in traffic, staring down an inbox, or walking into a meeting you’re already dreading?
It means you’re not walking into any of it empty.
You’re not walking into any of it alone.
You’re not walking into any of it without resource.
The same power that rolled the stone away and defeated death is available to you right now. The same grace that forgave every failure you’ve ever made is available for that coworker who drives you up the wall. The same love that conquered the grave is present in your 9 a.m. meeting.
This isn’t just a nice thought to get you through the day. It’s a truth that changes everything.
How to Carry Resurrection Power into Monday
You don’t need a stained-glass window or a choir to carry Sunday’s power into Monday. You don’t need to be in a church pew to live out the resurrection.
Here’s how to make it real in the middle of your ordinary:
- Bring Your Whole Self
Not the polished, professional version of you—the real you. The one who doesn’t have it all figured out. The one who might need a little extra grace today. The resurrection wasn’t for your resume; it was for your heart. So show up as you are, because that’s who God showed up for. - Let Grace Lead
Someone is going to frustrate you today. Someone is going to mess up. Someone is going to be difficult. Easter reminds us that we’ve been given more grace than we ever deserved. Pass some of it along. - Remember What Actually Changed
The tomb is still empty. It was empty yesterday, it’s empty today, and it will be empty tomorrow. Nothing about your commute, your inbox, or your coworker undoes what happened on Sunday morning.
The Bottom Line
Easter wasn’t meant to be a fleeting moment or a once-a-year tradition. It’s meant to be a daily reality—a power you carry, a truth you live, a hope you hold onto.
Not just on Sunday, but on Monday. And Tuesday. And every ordinary day in between.
The tomb is empty. The King is risen. And He’s absolutely with you in that 9 a.m. meeting, in the traffic jam, and in the pile of projects waiting for you on your desk.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:13
So take a deep breath. Step into your Monday. And carry the resurrection with you. Sunday still counts today.