He Is Risen

“Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’” John 20:29

Christ is risen! Jesus Christ died for our sins; then, three days later, He rose from the dead!

Jesus Christ is victorious over sin, and death, and hell. He took the penalty for our sins when He died on the cross, and for three days it looked like death had won.

But then, on Sunday which we now celebrate as Easter Sunday, His disciples came to the tomb where He had been buried — and He was gone! An angel met them there and said, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!” Death could not hold Jesus; the grave had no power over Him.

And even as God raised Jesus from the dead, so too we can have newness of life in Jesus Christ. Our sinful selves have been crucified with Christ; He has paid the penalty for our sins. Now we too can rise in newness of life with Jesus Christ our victorious Lord living in our lives.

The early Christians would greet each other with these words: “He is risen!” And the other person would respond, “He is risen indeed!” Let us worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; for He is truly risen from the dead.

So, this week, let us pray and

• Thank God that Jesus Christ rose from the dead
• Thank God that Jesus Christ paid the penalty for your sins and mine
• Ask God to help us reach the whole world with the message of His love

He is risen!

May God bless you,