The empty tomb reminds us there is power in resurrection. I firmly believe Christianity begins after the resurrection. Easter reminds us to worship the one faithful Lord, Jesus Christ.
I recall my walk with the Lord and asked the Holy Spirit what is new for this year’s Easter? What is the significance of the Empty Tomb in my life today?
The Holy Spirit reminded me the Lord redeems. I have come to realize life’s challenges and realities have pushed me down a lot, and I have to admit, at times, I have lost the courage and passion I once had in the Lord.
Looking back, I wonder where all the passion and excitement for the Lord go?
If there is one thing that can be restored in my life, I ask the Lord for the zeal I used to have. Zeal to come close to the Lord, knowing He is the Alpha and Omega of my life.Zeal to worship Him.Zeal to just surrender unto Him in all situations.
I know my Jesus heals. I know my Jesus restores. I know my Jesus redeems.
The Holy Spirit reminded me to go back unto the Lord. Sometimes, the only way to solve issues in life is to completely surrender to the will of God.
This Easter would be a season where we know we can return to the Lord. The Lord says this season would be a season of miracles and restoration.
John 11:25-26: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die, and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
Romans 6:9: “We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him.”
I meditated upon the verses above, and the Holy Spirit reminded me that we can never die in our Spirit. Our Spirit will always be alive. And this can only take place when we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as a personal savior.
Rising from the dead reminds us that a supernatural intervention took place. He also wants to be seen among the people on Earth, so he appears to some people after the resurrection.
Mark chap 16 14; ” Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen.
At first, the disciples doubted the risen Christ. Jesus had to rebuke them for their lack of faith. But the Lord reminded the disciples there were signs to follow to those who believed.
Mark chap 16: 15- 18;” He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”
After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to the disciples, and there was something Jesus told the disciples to do. He asked them to go into the world and preach the Gospel. Those who believe will be baptized and saved. Four signs would follow those who believe.
- They will drive out demons
- They will speak in new tongues.
- They would not be hurt with any deadly poison. Divine protection
- When they place their hands on sick, they will get well. Divine healing
You may be in a challenging situation today. There may be demonic bondage that has trapped you in a situation. This Easter, I want to remind you that the Lord redeems. You have all the authority you have to drive out the demons out of your life. Jesus has done everything on the cross. The authority and liberty to change the situation is in your hands.
Like the disciples, they were rebuked by Jesus because of their unbelief. Does it sound like some of us today? We know we have a Lord. But why are we surrounded with doubts about this resurrected Jesus? Why do we doubt that He can solve our issues in life?
You may need divine provision.
You may need a healing.
You may just need peace in life.
You may need strength.
You may just want to move on to the next season of life.
Why doubt God?
Our body may be alive, but deep inside, we may feel we are dead in our spirit. There is no life, no joy, and no excitement in life. I pray this Easter season will be where we can remind ourselves that there is power in resurrection. Jesus died and was resurrected to show us the Gospel. There would not be any Gospel today if He did not resurrect back.
Dear readers, there is power in resurrection. We need to remind each other that there are signs that would follow those who believe. If you don’t see the sign, continue pressing on unto the Lord until you see these signs take place. Believe this, you belong to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Refuse to allow any second of your life to be dominated by the power of darkness. Enough is enough!
The Empty Tomb reminds us, there is no reason for us to be worried of anything in life.Jesus takes care.
The Gospel is the truth. And the truth will set us free! Never give up on the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord reigns!
Blessed Easter everyone!
Have a great celebration.-R.J.JOHN
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