Resurrection Power
But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. They found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. So they went in, but they didn’t find the body of the Lord Jesus. As they stood there puzzled, two men suddenly appeared to them, clothed in dazzling robes. The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Luke 24:1-6
After the resurrection of Jesus Christ, His disciples had a completely different understanding of God’s Word and His plans. Their minds were opened to see the world in new ways. They realized how He remained active and could unleash His power at any time.
The Bible reveals how the resurrection can transform our lives. As Paul described, this happens as we focus on Jesus, when we desire not just know about Him but to “know Him” and “the power of His resurrection,” and when we believe that this power is real!
Don’t we all long to see God’s resurrection power in our lives? It is the power that defeats sin and death, it’s the power to raise us from death and it is the power to enable us to live abundantly now! Resurrection power enables us to persevere in times of difficulty, pain and heartache. It is the power that inspires belief even when we cannot understand how God is at work. It restores and refills us with hope when we feel discouraged.
With God’s resurrection power we are transformed to live lives of service to God and others. We can share the Good News of the Gospel humbly, without fear. We can step out in faith knowing that our Redeemer Lives and make all things possible. He is with us, always unleashing resurrection power into our lives for the sake of this world He loves!
Our Redeemer Lives! Thank You Lord God, Amen.