Jesus told her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” John 11:25
Meditate
on resurrection.
He
is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed!
The Empty Tomb
The
Tomb is Empty. 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. I
just feel privileged to know that Jesus died for me—for my sins. Accepting His
sacrifice makes me part of God’s family. That is awesome. What do you
think? The tomb of Jesus is empty. Come and see. Come and believe that He can
give you eternal life—forever in Heaven with Him.
Prayer
– Lord Jesus, You are the Resurrection…You are the Life. I believe in You.
Verses
of Salvation ~ I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you
will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to
understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives
until the day of Christ's return. May you always be filled with the fruit of
your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ—for
this will bring much glory and praise to God. Philippians 1:9-11 NLT
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