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He is risen! He is risen indeed!

Matthew 28:5-7
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.”

Eleven men sat in a darkened room. Along with the darkness was a mixture of hopelessness and confusion. All their dreams and hopes were bound in grave clothes, lying cold and still in a dark tomb.

They waited in the darkened room. The doors were bolted shut. Certainly, those who had killed Jesus would be coming for them. Then finally, the deafening silence was broken as every cough and creaking chair echoed throughout the room. The shuffling feet and the heavy sighs served as reminders of the tension. But then…in an instant…he was there! In the room! In the light of the flickering candles, he showed them all the proof they needed. His hands. His side. He was alive!! Every word he had spoken was true! Every promise fulfilled! Death conquered, forever!

Today many live in a darkened world. Living lives of fear, confusion, discontentment, and despair.  Searching for meaning and significance…in all the wrong places. Occupying themselves with busy days. Losing sleep over things that matter little. Losing time over things that matter most. And all the while, he is there. Have you seen the risen Savior in your darkened world? He is there! Follow Jesus in the resurrection of new life!

Lord Jesus, thank you for your sacrificial death for me. Heavenly Father, thank you for raising your Son from the dead. Holy Spirit, empower me to live a life worthy of my Savior and resurrected Lord. In your name, I pray. Amen.

HAPPY EASTER! HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!