Friday, April 2, 2010

HE IS RISEN!

Matthew 28:5-8 But the angel answered and said to the women, "Do not be afraid for I know you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for He risen, as He said. Come, see the place where He lay. And go quickly and tell the disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed is going before you into Galilee, there you will see Him. Behold I have told you. So they went out quickly with great fear and joy, and ran to bring His disciples word....


Our Christianity is based on this fact....HE IS RISEN! Jesus’ resurrection from the dead is proof that His death was an actual propitiation for sin, and that the Father accepted it as such. The cross was the payment; the resurrection was the receipt, proving that the payment was fully accepted. These women were blessed to be the very first who would bring this news to others. How exciting for them. This is the most important day in the life of a Christian to celebrate. It is day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. He had been crucified and was buried for three days. All His disciples had believed that He was gone for good. None had understood that his sacrifice was the primary purpose of His short life, and the only way for us to obtain righteousness and restore our fellowship with God. There was no sin in Him and no way for Satan to take His life. It was freely given for us all.

That first Easter morning proved beyond any doubt that Jesus was the Messiah. He had told the religious leaders and His disciples that He would give His life and on the third day rise from the grave. The religious authorities had remembered His words and tried to prevent it with a large stone in front of the tomb, a Roman seal and guards. But none of that prevented God's plan for that first Easter. For 40 days after Easter morning, many people were eyewitnesses to the resurrection. Satan and the religious leaders were powerless to stop the truth. And they are still powerless to stop the spread of the wonderful message of Easter!

For the secular world, Easter is often about new clothes, hidden eggs, and bunnies. To others it is simply a celebration of the beginning of spring, and the renewing of life. But to those of who belong to Him and that really understand all that was accomplished on that first Easter morning, this is the greatest day in all of history. HE IS RISEN! Happy Resurrection Day to you all!

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20 comments:

  1. Oh Deb, He is risen indeed. How grateful I am. Easter is the most important Christian holiday and I love it.

    Happy Easter to you.

    Love and hugs,
    Debbie

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  2. Easter blessings to you dear one, I too join in celebration for what He has done for us.
    Hugs, Noreen

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  3. Happy Resurrection Sunday to you! Thanks be to Jesus, His victory became ours!

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  4. Happy Resurrection Day to you my friend! HE IS RISEN Halleluah!!! It is Finished ~ for you, for me....Glory !!

    Bless you as you Celebrate our Saviour!

    Love you Debbie

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  5. Happy Resurrection Day to you and your family, Debbie! The Lord reigns; Hallelujah!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  6. You're right. Easter is so much more than clothes, bunnies and eggs. I'm so thankful for His sacrifice and resurrection. Without it, we would be completely without hope. The older I get the more I realize how fleeting this life really is.
    Thank you for sharing these wonderful thoughts with us today.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  7. Thank you for this beautiful post and your excellent words.

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  8. Thank you and have a blessed Easter.

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  9. Oh the power and promise of the CROSS!

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  10. Oh! Debbie, What a wonderful uplifting post!!! And your picture says it all!! May you and your loved ones be filled with many blessings tomorrow as you celebrate on Resurrection Sunday.
    Much love and hugs,
    Sue

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  11. Wishing you and your family a blessed, joyful Easter. He is risen, indeed!

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  12. Hi Deb!! Such great inspiration, gal!! Just love that we know the truth!!

    Hope your Easter is full of JOY in knowing the living God!!

    You shine so bright for Him, sweetie!!
    Lots of love,
    Becky

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  13. "The cross was the payment; the resurrection was the receipt," - I like your analogy! And we cherish that receipt until the day we stand before Him, the proof of purchase stamped on our hearts.
    Blessings to you!

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  14. He is risen indeed. Have a wonderful Easter day.
    Blessings, Jeanne

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  15. I loved your post today. I pray that the Lord knows how thankful I am for what he did for us.
    God Bless and Happy Easter,
    Ginger

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  16. Amen! Happy Resurrection Day to you too ~ Hugs, Cathy

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  17. We should remember Resurrection day every day and just as you said this is the greatest day in history. Wonderful post! Blessings to you!

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  18. Wonderful Post!Amen! He is risen, He is risen , indeed !
    Blessings,
    ~Myrna

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  19. Without Christian holidays, the secular world would be missing quite a few holidays. Amen!

    Love the song.

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