the cross and the empty tomb the cross means that we can look back and be thankful
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The cross means that we can The cross means that we can look back and be thankful; look back and be thankful;
TThe empty tomb means that he empty tomb means that we can look ahead and be we can look ahead and be hopeful. hopeful.
The empty tomb means that we can look ahead and be
hopeful.
The message of the cross is, “It is finished;” the message of the empty tomb is,
“I am alive forever more.”
The resurrection allows us to look up, to look forward, and to look
ahead. When we look up we see Jesus seated at
the right hand of God,
when we look forward we see Him daily
guiding our steps, when we look ahead we see Him coming again for His bride.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ brings the
assurance that the enemy of death has been defeated, our home in heaven is
secure, and our inheritance will never
fade away.
How good He is, and how blessed we are to serve a Lord who
is alive, who is above all, and who
loves us with an everlasting love!
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ:The Resurrection of Jesus Christ:
Calms Our FearsCalms Our Fears
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I
know that you are looking for Jesus, who was
crucified. He is not here;
Confirms His WordConfirms His Word
He has risen, just as He said.
Comforts Our HeartsComforts Our Hearts
Come and see the place where he lay.
Commissions Our LivesCommissions Our Lives
Then go quickly and tell His disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead
of you into Galilee.
Clarifies Our VisionClarifies Our Vision
There you will see Him.’ Now I have told you.” There you will see Him.’ Now I have told you.” Matt 28: 5-7 Matt 28: 5-7
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