Resurrection Morning (Easter Sunday)

He is risen! He is risen, indeed!

When Jesus died, His followers scattered. What else could they do?

They had staked their lives on Jesus, and He was dead. They had buried Him. It was over. They didn't know what to do with themselves, but they likely just wanted to get past this dark time and move on. They were scared—their Friend had just been crucified. What was going to happen to them? Were they going to be next.

But it wasn't over. Read the accounts of that Resurrection Morning in Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; and John 20:1-18.

The tomb is empty. We serve a risen Savior!

Jesus' resurrection gives us life. That's what John wrote in John 20:31. It's what Paul was so passionate about in 1 Corinthians 15. Jesus' resurrection is essential to our faith and guarantees eternal life. Live in the power of that.

And go now, as Christ commanded in Matthew 28:19-20, and make disciples of all nations. He is with you. Always. Even when you're doubtful, fearful, or don't feel close to Him. The God who loves like that doesn't desert His people. The God who bought you back from sin at such great cost to Himself doesn't give up on you.

Jesus loves you is a simple phrase in a simple song we sing as children. But it's true. Believe it today.

Jesus has displayed His love on the world stage in a moment that divides history. He is the Christ, Son of the living God, and He has made a way for you! Live in the power of that today.