April 13, 2020
Be Still . . .
Devotionals for Daily Living ©
He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
(Matthew 28:6 (NIV))
Looking back at the last several weeks and what the whole world has endured, we need some good news!
There is no better news that we can receive than a heavenly announcement and acknowledgment that Jesus is alive!
When the angels announced that Jesus was not in the tomb, those who followed Jesus probably had been thinking prior to this announcement that their hopes had been shattered at the crucifixion. Can you imagine the joy that these words brought to them? They probably went from a feeling of despair and hopelessness to a feeling of jubilation and a peace that they did not understand.
What type of feelings have you experienced over the last several weeks? Be honest with yourself. Have you focused on the events of this world instead of focusing on God’s promises to those who love Him? If you have focused on God’s promises, I would venture to say that this Resurrection Sunday was probably a unique one as well as a blessed one. We may not have gathered in our church buildings to celebrate, but this reinforces the fact that buildings don’t make the church. People do!
Jesus came into the world to bring salvation to people, to individuals who would place their faith in Him. No matter how many people may be around you, in God’s plan, it doesn’t matter. He can call you in the middle of a large crowd or He can call you in the middle of a desert. If the world tries to keep His people from meeting together, then the Lord can meet with each one of us individually as He sees fit. This can only be done because we have placed our faith in His Son, Jesus, as our personal Lord and Savior. This only matters because of one very important piece of good news!
The grave could not hold Him!
The stone has been rolled away!
He defeated the power of sin and death!
There are many ways to express this absolute truth, but perhaps the one that is best is also the simplest.
Jesus is alive!
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April 17, 2017
Be Still . . .
Devotionals for Daily Living
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: `The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” Then they remembered his words.
(Luke 24:1-8 (NIV))
He’s alive!
Nothing else ever needs to be said, for Jesus is alive!
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April 6, 2015
Be Still . . .
Devotionals for Daily Living ©
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: `The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” Then they remembered his words.
(Luke 24:1-8 (NIV))
Contrary to what the world says.
He’s alive!
Contrary to what the enemy wants.
He’s alive!
Contrary to what doubters proclaim.
He’s alive!
The Body of Christ worldwide just celebrated the resurrection. Millions of people throughout history have proclaimed that Jesus is their Lord and Savior. Millions of people alive today are proclaiming the very same thing.
The doubters can doubt. I am confident in my faith.
The enemy can lie. I will not believe the lies.
The world can make all sorts of claims. I know the truth!
Jesus, who was crucified, dead and buried, is alive!
Nothing can change the truth. Nothing can change my heart. I believe that Jesus is alive and I rejoice in that saving knowledge.
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April 17, 2014
Be Still . . .
Devotionals for Daily Living ©
“And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for a firstborn son.
(Zechariah 12:10 (NIV))
With Easter Sunday coming up in a few days, it is appropriate to consider how those who forsake Jesus will look upon Him when He returns. They will realize that they have made the ultimate mistake of their lives. They will look upon Jesus and grieve for they have turned their backs on the one who can save them.
Easter is a time of celebration for Jesus IS ALIVE! We have something to celebrate. Jesus has triumphed over death and we receive the reward if we will call upon His name as our personal Lord and Savior.
It is during this time, especially, that we must not forget those who have yet to call upon His name and accept the grace and mercy that God has given to us through Jesus.
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