resurrection marvel

But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened.

Luke 24:12

No matter how grim things look, no matter how bad situations may get, we must remember: Jesus has conquered death for us. His resurrection power lives in Christians! No dark day can triumph over us. Death yields to everlasting life. Sin is forgiven. Judgment was taken by grace for all who believe and our Lord Jesus is victorious over sin, death, and the grave! No dark day casts a shadow over this living hope.

Let us run to the empty tomb with Peter, and peering at its echoing emptiness marvel that Christ the Lord is risen in power over all that would defeat us. His life, death, and resurrection happened with as much reality as our latest breath, or the day we had yesterday! Jesus died, was buried, and rose again the third day so that we might be brought to peace with God and have life in His name. This is a wonderful way to worship! This is the miraculous marvel of our completed atonement. This is the means for us to have a whole new life in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Marvel at it! Be amazed! Wonder in the miracle of your salvation rather than wallow in the darkness of our days! 

Lord,

I have had quite enough of this dreary world’s outlook on current conditions. I look not to the ways of this world or the institutions of humanity for my hope. I care not for a political solution, for a medical solution, for a societal solution when Jesus, You are the only light of the world! You are sovereign over all human activity. All the other potential solutions are faltering and failing without You. I look to You, Lord Jesus, for my salvation, for my life, for my perspective on how to live by following You, and for the eternal life I have forever with You!

Amen