Meditate on the Resurrection of Jesus.
Jesus told her, "I am the resurrection
and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. John
11:25
Up from the grave He arose…. Jesus was
resurrected. The Firstborn of the resurrection.
In this Scripture today Jesus was talking
to Martha, Lazarus sister, just before He raised Lazarus from the dead. He
declared then that He was the Resurrection. The Resurrection, the raising from
the dead, occurred first with Jesus. Jesus raised several people from the dead
including Lazarus, a little girl, and a young man in a funeral procession—but I
assume those people all died again. Jesus did not die again. He not only was
resurrected from death, He ascended to heaven right in front of His disciples
and followers. Jesus was just the first to be resurrected into heaven.
For God knew his people in advance, and he
chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among
many brothers and sisters. Romans 8:29
Live—even after you die. What a great
promise. Of course, part of that promise has a key word…believe. It isn’t
difficult to believe in Jesus…but some people just can’t do it. What are their
excuses? I’m not worthy…I’m too much of a sinner…I just don’t think He really
came back to life—someone stole His body out of the tomb. Jesus gave up a lot…His
very life…just for us. Considering what He did so that mankind could have a
chance to live is humbling. Personally, I’m so unworthy, so I just feel privileged
to know that Jesus died for me—for my sins. And accepting His sacrifice makes
me
part of God’s family. That is awesome. What do you think?
Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, how did it feel to
ascend into heaven? You are the Resurrection…You are the Life. I believe in
You.
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