CELEBRATE NEW BEGINNINGS!
Quote for Today
QUOTE FOR TODAY
“Our Christian hope is that we are going to live with Christ in a new earth, where there is not only no more death, but where life is what it was always meant to be.”
- Timothy Keller
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WORD FROM THE HOLY BIBLE FOR TODAY
Matthew 28:6, NIV
“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.”
REFLECTION
JESUS IS RISEN!
Jesus is Risen! That’s a reason to celebrate today and every day! Because He is risen, we can rise up, too. We can have victory over sin and death and embrace eternal life and abundant life!
Jesus’ resurrection represents a new beginning for all of mankind. When we receive Him as Lord and Saviour, believing He died for our sins and was raised from the dead, that’s when life begins!
Today, know that God loves you and receives you just the way you are. If you need a new beginning, there’s no better time than right now. Call on Him, receive Him by faith and join with us to celebrate His resurrection!
- Neven MacEwan
CELEBRATE NEW BEGINNINGS!
JESUS IS RISEN!
1. The Reality of the Resurrection: This verse confirms that Jesus truly rose from the dead, validating His divine nature and the truth of His promises. Recognizing the reality of the resurrection means embracing the foundation of our faith and trusting in the power that defeated death. This truth should empower you to live confidently, knowing that the same resurrection power is available to transform your life daily. 2. Fulfillment of Prophecy and Promise: "Just as he said" reminds us that Jesus' words are reliable and His promises sure. His resurrection fulfills the Scriptures, proving that God’s word is trustworthy. This should lead you to make choices based on His truth, knowing that every promise He makes is certain. Let this trust motivate you to seek His guidance and live according to His Word. 3. Victory Over Sin and Death: The resurrection is the ultimate victory over sin, death, and the forces of darkness. This means that as a believer, you are no longer captive to a life ruled by sin but are empowered to overcome its power. Embrace this victory by choosing righteousness over temptation and living a life that reflects the freedom won by Christ on the cross. 4. A New Identity in Christ: The fact that Jesus has risen signals a new beginning for all who believe. It invites you to leave behind your old self and adopt a new identity defined by hope, renewal, and eternal life. Let this truth influence your choices, driving you to live as a transformed person who reflects the light and love of the resurrected Savior in every aspect of your daily life. 5. Empowered to Share the Gospel: The resurrection is the cornerstone of the Christian message and a call to evangelism. It compels you to be bold in sharing the Good News that Jesus lives, offering salvation and new life to all. Your daily actions—whether in word or deed—should point others to the transformative power of the risen Christ, encouraging them to experience the same hope and freedom that you have received.
Neven MacEwan
O Lord Jesus, my risen Saviour, I come before You with a heart overflowing with gratitude and awe. I praise You for the reality of Your resurrection, the powerful victory over sin and death that affirms Your divine nature and the truth of Your promises. You have risen, just as You said, and in this truth, I find strength to live boldly, trusting in Your unfailing power to transform my life. Help me to embrace this victory daily, leaving behind the chains of my past and stepping into the freedom You have secured for me. Father, thank You for fulfilling Your promise and for giving me a new identity in You. As I reflect on the power of the resurrection, I am reminded that I am a new creation, called to live in the light of Your love and truth. Renew my mind and spirit, that I might continually choose righteousness over temptation, and be a living testament to Your unending grace. Empower me to let go of my old self, to rise above every trial, and to live in the assurance that Your resurrection power flows within me every day. Lord, inspire me to share this life-changing Good News with passion and boldness. Let the reality of Your resurrection ignite a fire within my soul, compelling me to speak Your truth, extend Your love, and be a beacon of hope to those around me. I surrender every part of my life to You—my thoughts, my actions, my choices—so that I may glorify Your name in every moment. May my life be a continuous prayer of praise and a living testimony to the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. In Your precious name, I pray. Amen!
Neven MacEwan
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