Without the resurrection, Christianity would be so much wishful thinking, taking its place alongside all other human philosophy and religious speculation. ~ John MacArthur
Every Sunday, Christians who attend church are recognizing the precedence set by the early church in celebrating Jesus' resurrection from the dead. But, on this one day of the year, even the lost world recognizes it. Whether they choose to honor the day is a different story, but they do at least recognize it. This day should be a comforting reminder to those who have trusted in the finished work of Christ on the cross of Calvary that the battle is already won. In a culture that is wholly given on all sides to every manner of wicked depravity, the reminder of the Resurrection should give us a renewed sense of courage. Jesus won the battle, girls. We may have struggles here on earth; we may be misunderstood, abused, forgotten, provoked, and mistreated, but because we belong to Jesus, we are already victorious in our battle. We just haven't received the trophy yet.
Christians worship a raised-again, living Savior. Because He lives, we can indeed face tomorrow.
Scripture Reading for the Day:
Mark 7
Proverbs 20
It is so nice sometimes when we are thinking we are just fighting another battle with the war that the battle is really already won. We already know who wins!
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