This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

(Psalm 118:21-24)

Dear brothers & sisters in Christ,

Alleluia! He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia! Grace and peace to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ the risen Lord and Savior. Amen.

The world has changed in an instant. Nothing is the same. Nothing will ever be the same. The Rabbi is dead. He breathes no more. He walks no more. They watched Him die. They watched Him cry out and give up His spirit. The women are filled with grief and fear. The disciples are hiding from the Jews.

The tomb is empty. The Lord is not there where the disciples had left Him. The angel poses the question, “why do you look for the living among the dead?”

Do you look for the living among the dead? Do you look for Jesus only in the past? Yes, He is your past, but He is also your present. He is with you now. He is your future. He promises to be with you tomorrow.

Jesus is alive in the world. He continues to live among us. “God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.” (1 Corinthians 1:25b) Imagine how strong God’s strength is. He has conquered death. He has defeated sin. He has overthrown evil. What can He do in your life?

The Lord has done this. God raised Jesus from the dead. Death did not defeat Him. He conquered death. He extends that life to you. He gives that life to you. God raises you from the dead. He frees you from any and all things that separate you from Him. He gives you true life now and eternal life forever. Paul reminded the Romans (among other things) that “… we believe that we will also live with him.” (Romans 6:8b) You do live with Christ.

Alleluia! He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia! The grace and peace of God which surpass all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the risen Christ Jesus. Amen.

In Christ,

Pastor Carla

 

 

We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him.

(Romans 6:9)