Sunday Evening Post- The Resurrection
Sunday Evening Post- The Resurrection
Last week, we talked about Jesus’ last week here on earth. He was sentenced to die on a cross, which He did, at 3 pm in the afternoon on that Friday.
As I was hiking today ( Saturday) I wondered about that Saturday. What would it have been like for the disciples and believers in Jesus. I bet their faith was tried. Some were sad. Disappointed. Mad. Hopeful?
“He died. He’s buried in that tomb over there. The soldiers are guarding it. All is lost, or is it? What was Jesus trying to tell us, about raising from the dead? What do we do now?” I’m sure they were in hiding, mourning the loss of their leader and Savior.
What was Jesus doing down in Hell that Saturday? Waiting. Trusting. He’d taken all of sin for all time with Him down there. I’m sure Satan was pretty pleased with himself. “Lookiy here. I have the Savior of the world down here with me. All mankind is doomed to hell forever. Hehehahah ( evil laugh 😈 ). “
Sunday! The wait is over! Once the 3 days were over, the Father God said, “ That’s enough! No more of this!” With His Mighty Powerful arm, God raised Jesus from the dead. Out of Hell He came, leading captives away free. He took the keys of death, hell and the grave from the devil and rose up out of the devil’s lair. The devil was totally defeated that day- terribly humiliated, I’m sure. He was stripped of power and defeated for all time! Jesus took it all away from him and gave the Church the authority to use His Name over anything the devil tries.
He still tries to deceive and make people think he’s something, when he’s not. The Bible says he roams around like a lion, seeking whom he may devour. He’s like a lion with no teeth. He looks for those who give him permission and open up the door to him. But you can keep that door shut to Him by listening to the Lord and being obedient to His Word. If you are God’s child, you are no longer the devil’s.
Jesus Christ is now seated at the right hand of the Father. He’s praying for us. He sent the Holy Spirit to the earth now to live in our hearts when one accepts Jesus Christ as Lord. We are now His children, born fresh and new, once we’ve surrendered our lived to the living Savior. For He is alive and well!
He did it all for you!
One of my favorite Easter Hymns:
“ Up from the grave, He arose!
N yWith a mighty triumph over His foes.
He arose a Victor from the dark domain
And He lives forever with His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose!
Hallelujah “. Christ arose!”
📕 This is the greatest story, because it’s true. It’s the Good News! I hope you read all about it! It’s in the Gospels clearly, but the story unfolds before and after, so get into the Book.
God isn’t done yet! God continues to work in mankind and will continue to, until the end of the age.
I hope you share the good news of what God has done in your life today.
