SUNDAY: THE RESURRECTION

Read: Matthew 28:1-10

Reflect

Picture yourself in this story. You head over to Jesus’ tomb to grieve, only to find that the giant stone blocking the entrance of the tomb has been rolled away. Not only is the tomb open, it’s empty! Just as you’re about to leave, an angel appears and tells you that the tomb is empty because Jesus is alive! What would you be feeling and thinking?

What comes to mind when you think of a tomb? A tomb is a symbol of death. But the empty tomb is a symbol of the greatest hope the world has ever known. On Easter Sunday, Jesus rose from the dead and proved that He was who He said He was. On Easter, Jesus defeated death forever, allowing us to have eternal life and a relationship with Him.

Spend today reflecting on the truth that Jesus is alive, and that because He is alive, you can experience a life that is full of purpose, truth, and love.

Respond

Spend a few minutes expressing gratitude to Jesus for what He did 2,000 years ago, and that you can have a relationship with Him.

What do you need today? What are you grateful for today? Is there anything you need to get off of your chest? Tell Jesus about it.