Job asked a question for which everyone seeks an answer. “If a man dies, shall he live again?” [Job 14:14 NIV]
John gave us the answer when he reported the events of Sunday following the crucifixion.
“In the evening of that first day of the week, the disciples were gathered together with the doors locked because of their fear of the Jews. Then Jesus came, stood among them, and said to them, ‘Peace to you!’ Having said this, He showed them His hands and His side. So the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.” [John 20:19-20 HCSB]
“So the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.”
The One who was dead and buried, now was alive in their midst, still bearing the evidence of His crucifixion on His hands and side.
Later, Paul would tell the church at Corinth just what seeing the LORD Jesus that first Resurrection Sunday means for all of us.
“Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.” [1 Cor 15:20-22 HCSB]
“So in Christ, all will be made alive.”
Because He lives, I live. Because He lives, you live. Jesus our Christ took back the keys of death and the grave and set free all those who place their faith in Him.
It matters not how many times I have read or said or written … there are seven words that still thrill my soul!
Jesus is Risen, He is Risen Indeed!
