“I am he that lives, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore.”
-Jesus {Revelation 1:18}
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone belief that defines Christianity and separates it from all other religions. What other religion can claim their patriarch rose from the dead? None. God’s immeasurable power and fathomless love for us was put on display for the world to see through raising up Christ from the grave, from spiritual destitution, and from Hell. His resurrection was the final confirmation He was truly the Son of God. God ripped Jesus from the clutches of death, and when Jesus rose from the dead He broke the power of death. Later, when Jesus appeared to one of His disciples, He proclaimed, “I am the living one—and behold I am alive forevermore and I hold the keys to death and hell.” It was not enough for Jesus just to die on the cross for our sins. His resurrection sealed the deal! His resurrection established His position as King of kings and Lord of lords, sitting at the right hand of God for all eternity. The Bible also tells us this amazing fact: that God has made that same resurrection power available to all believers.
“The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.” –Romans 8:11 (NLT)
The same power that was in Christ—that caused him to rise up out of the grave—lives in you. All you have to do is tap into it. Plug into that Spirit of power inside you. Walk with a confident expectation that you will rise out of your depression. That you will rise out of your anxiety. That you will rise out of your social and financial standing. That you will rise out of your poor education. That you will rise out of your family’s mistakes. That you will rise out of any and every situation that dares to try to keep you bound. Because Jesus rose, we can rise! That is the true power of His resurrection. Life-altering power echoed out into all of eternity from the defining moment that was Christ’s ascension. And that same power resonates within us the moment we release our faith and act upon the truth within His Word. So rise, for Jesus is risen!
Here is some more encouraging verses to meditate on before easter!
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. –Ephesians 2:4-7
Christ’s resurrection is your resurrection too. This is why we are to yearn for all that is above, for that’s where Christ sits enthroned at the place of all power, honor, and authority! –Colossians 3:1 (TPT)
And as to His divine nature according to the Spirit of holiness was openly designated the Son of God in power in a striking, triumphant and miraculous manner by His resurrection from the dead, even Jesus Christ our Lord (the Messiah, the Anointed One). –Romans 1:4 (AMPC)
Yes, God raised Jesus to life! And since God’s Spirit of Resurrection lives in you, he will also raise your dying body to life by the same Spirit that breathes life into you! –Romans 8:11 (TPT)
Arise from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you—rise to a new life! Shine (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you! –Isaiah 60:1 (AMPC)
For the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said, “Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” –Ephesians 5:14 (NLT)
A closing remark from one of our founding fathers.
Oh, eternal and everlasting God, direct my thoughts, words and work. Wash away my sins in the immaculate blood of the Lamb and purge my heart by Thy Holy Spirit. Daily, frame me more and more in the likeness of Thy son, Jesus Christ, that living in Thy fear, and dying in Thy favor, I may in thy appointed time obtain the resurrection of the justified unto eternal life. Bless, O Lord, the whole race of mankind and let the world be filled with the knowledge of Thee and Thy son, Jesus Christ. –GEORGE WASHINGTON
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