Easter is the highest holy day of the Christian faith. The Presence of the living Lord in trusting hearts changes all of life.
“The Easter message tells us that our enemies, sin, the curse and death, are beaten.
Ultimately they can no longer start mischief.
They may still behave as though the game were not decided, the battle not fought;
we must still reckon with them, but fundamentally we must cease to fear them anymore.”
- Karl Barth
The resurrection of Jesus is a fact we could never have imagined, a reality changing our destiny.
His resurrection was not merely the product of hallucinatory desperation or wishful thinking.
The disciples were not convinced by an empty tomb—personal encounter convinced them.
“I have seen the Lord!” canceled their doubt and dispelled their fear—today, it still does.
An empty tomb never proved resurrection; but a heart full of love is strong evidence.
Because He lives, enemies are beaten, all life changed.
Despair is not the last word—hope indeed springs eternal.
The grave is not a prison—the body will decay, but the soul is free.
Death is not the finale of the symphony of life—eternal life is the encore.
Aging will not have the final say—a glorious body will replace a humiliating one.
Funerals are not a final good-bye to loved ones—hellos will echo in heaven’s reunion.
Rough roads are not permanent–when time’s journey is over, saints will stroll golden streets.
Sin’s nightmare will not last forever—pain and tears will disappear when God’s dream comes true.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again
to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
1 Peter 1:3 ESV
Johnny R. Almond
Pastor, Colonial Beach Baptist Church, Virginia
Author, Gentle Whispers from Eternity—Scripture Personalized
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