Jesus. All About Life.Sample

Reflection

One of the most powerful things about the salvation story lay not in the death but the resurrection. If Jesus were to simply die, death would have had the victory; however, the powerful thing about the salvation story is that Jesus rose again and left the tomb empty. In doing so, Jesus gained the victory of death, sin, and shame, one time for all time; for all people who choose to follow him.

The angels pose a powerful question: “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” This question is one we could also reflect on in our lives. The tomb is empty because Jesus is alive and seated at the right hand of God. Are you living out your faith in a way that would reflect an empty tomb and a living God? An empty tomb should inform every aspect of the believer’s life. An empty tomb confirms the power and validity of Jesus’ words. He made many powerful statements and promises; promises of believers carrying spiritual authority and the coming of a helper called the Holy Spirit - who has now come. Let us never forget the power of the empty tomb.

Action point

As you reflect on the Easter story today, spend some time thinking about your own life. Are there areas you could better reflect our God, who is living and not dead, to those around you?

Prayer

Father, today I pray that you would reveal areas where I have been stagnant in my faith. Help me live in a way that reflects Jesus as living and not dead. Help everyone I meet today see the power of the living God in my life.

About the writer

Dave Edgar leads Youth Alive Victoria, through which he has seen thousands of young people respond to the Gospel. He is a passionate evangelist with a powerful testimony of loss, tragedy, and God's power to bring good from moments of despair.