The Not So Hollow Bunny

The Not So Hollow Bunny “ Mama , why is my chocolate bunny hollow ? “ cried Tommy after biting into the chocolate bunny he received as an Easter gift from his parents. With a face full of anticipation ,Tommy awaited the answer from his mother, “ Tommy, I know you think you might have been cheated out of some chocolate, but there is a reason I gave you that hollow bunny . “ I gave you that particular type so you will remember from now on why we celebrate Easter. You see, long time ago there were some men who thought that they had been cheated out of something good too. They were followers of a certain teacher who they expected to take over the kingdom where they lived; but this teacher done the opposite of what they were expecting him to do. “ Tommy was bursting to find out the story of this teacher, so he said to his mother , “ Mama , tell me more ! “ she continued “ Well this teacher “ then Tommy blurted out “ What was his name ? “ “ Jesus , his name is Jesus, Tommy “ . Mama continued again “ This teacher, Jesus, told them of deliverance for them from all things, and that he had a kingdom ; these men who were his disciples thought that Jesus would make war with the officials in their homeland and be king. Jesus had a better plan, He planned to set men everywhere on Earth free from sin and death by dying for them.” Tommy looked sad and confused as he asked “ But how ? “ Mama reassured Tommy “ Jesus did indeed die for us to be free, but the hollow bunny will remind you of something else hollow that we celebrate at Easter, the tomb where Jesus was buried.” Tommy said “Huh?” “That’s right , Jesus is alive, the tomb where He lay is just as hollow as that bunny !” Said Mama. “Jesus rose from the dead and is in Heaven waiting to come back for us and establish His kingdom here soon !” Tommy was excited and relieved to here that Jesus is alive and will be king, just as he told his disciples. “ Mama, I love hollow Easter bunnies, they really mean more than just some chocolate to eat, thank you for teaching me about Jesus and the empty tomb !”
“ You see , Tommy, that hollow bunny is not so hollow is it ? It is filled with love, hope and faith.”