He Is Risen!

Guest Blog by Gary Riedel

S - SCRIPTURE: Luke 24: 6,7 He is not here; He has Risen! Remember how He told you, while He was still with you in Galilee. 7 The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.

O - OBSERVATION: When the women went to the tomb on the third day after the death of Jesus, to anoint his body, this is how they were greeted by the angels. Can you imagine how confused they must have been? I’m not sure the word’s; “HE IS RISEN” even registered
with them until they heard verse 7, which were the words of Jesus to them earlier.

A - APPLICATION: We have the benefit of the four Gospels each of them telling the same story in the style of the author, but inspired by Almighty God. The word’s “HE IS RISEN” is the victorious cry throughout all of Christendom on Resurrection Sunday. Victorious because it’s Jesus victory over sin, death, and the devil that we are excited about. In this decadent culture 
we live in today, the reality of this Victory is sorely needed! Jesus is the only sure cure for depression, anxiety, addiction and every other sinful condition of mankind. People whether they know it or not, cannot be truly happy and unafraid of the future unless Jesus resides in their heart! Jesus gives us victory over every evil before it even manifests itself! To feel true peace regardless of circumstances, give your all, give your life, to Jesus! Only then will you truly
know the pure joy in the cry: “HE IS RISEN!”

P - PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to be victorious over every scheme of the evil one. Grant us Lord, faith to know that in the words; “HE IS RISEN!” are all the, peace, joy, and hope that we need to get us through this life and into eternity with YOU. In Jesus Name, Amen

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