“He is Risen”

He is not here. He has RISEN! Luke 24:6 (NIV)

Meditation:

"Why do you look for the living among the dead?" Luke 24:5 (NIV)

Christ is RISEN! He is Risen indeed! Christ’s resurrection marks the forgiveness of our sins and our spiritual rebirth; the possibility of eternal life is born. What is death if its sting has been removed?

If we know that we have been granted eternally life, why would we be afraid of it? I am reminded of Romans 8:6 (NIV):"The mind governed by the flesh is death; but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace

It is possible to be spiritually dead even if we are alive, if we are governed by the flesh. Do not seek the dead amongst the living!

Be spiritually minded and you shall be granted eternal life, as Jesus Christ was. Where do we seek answers in difficult times?

If someone close to us dies, in our grief, we often turn to worldly pleasures, such as alcohol, drugs, gambling, compulsive eating or shopping, etc. because we are short-sighted and weak. This can also occur when we experience hurts and traumas in our life.

Does this strengthen our relationship with God?

Often the opposite is true. When we turn to worldly pleasures to try to soothe the pain the exact opposite effect happens and we create more pain for ourselves and others. We must realize that Jesus Christ is alive, that he has been reborn for us, and that we too must carry on living. We mustn’t be tempted by worldly pleasures, for to choose that is to choose death; to choose the Spirit is to choose life. Choose life! Apply the message of rebirth to everything in your life: your career can be resurrected, your relationships can be reborn, and your heart can live anew! What a positive and influential message can be gained from the life of Jesus Christ. Blessed are all of us that come in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. He is Risen! Go to him, this day and always!

Prayer:

Father in Heaven; thank you for Jesus’ Resurrection Power, He conquered the Grave and we are more than conquerors in Jesus’ name! Amen!