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How Does Easter Impact Your Life?
We’ve learned why Jesus came to die for us, how he paid a debt we never could, and how Jesus’ resurrection is a linchpin for the Christian faith.
How does this grow us closer to him?
One: He is present in your pain.
David said to God, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me” (Psalm 23:4; cf. Isaiah 43:2–3).
God is with us in our greatest pain. Easter proves Jesus is God. Therefore, Jesus is present in your pain. He suffered the worst torture known to man in his crucifixion. He wept at the grave of Lazarus. He has been tempted in every way we are (Hebrews 4:15).
Remember Easter when you wonder if Jesus is with you in your sufferings, challenges, and temptations.
Two: He hears your every prayer.
Jesus promised,
“Your Father knows what you need before you ask him” (Matthew 6:8). The psalmist testified, “Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he hears my voice” (Psalm 55:17).
God hears our prayers. Easter proves Jesus is God, so Jesus hears your every prayer. Remember Easter when you wonder if Jesus is listening to you.
Three: He is more powerful than your greatest problems.
The Bible says of God, “It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you” (Jeremiah 32:17). God is omnipotent. Easter proves Jesus is God. Therefore, Jesus is more powerful than your greatest problems.
Remember Easter when you wonder if Jesus has the power to help you with your challenges and struggles.
Four: He loves you where you are, as you are.
The Bible says that “God is love” (1 John 4:8). Easter proves Jesus is God. Therefore, Jesus loves you where you are, as you are.
Remember Easter when you wonder if Jesus will forgive your sins, if he loves you no matter where you’ve been or what you’ve done.
Today, decide you will see yourself through the lens of Easter as God sees you: as a person of infinite worth. Not because of what you own, do, or look like, but because God loves you.
What do you think of others? Of the people seated around you? Of your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers? Every person you see right now and every person you will ever know is someone Jesus chose to make, knowing he would die for them one day.
Every one.
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About this Plan
Why was Jesus born? Why did he die on a cross? Why did he rise from the dead? Why does it all matter? Spend this spring holiday considering the seven “whys” of Easter. Adapted from Dr. Jim Denison’s writings, this devotional provides pastoral guidance and scholarly insight. Understanding the whys leads to that much greater affection for Jesus and deeper praise for him.
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