These twelve
verses are some of the most powerful in the New Testament. On these
words rest
the heart and soul of the Christian message, Christ has conquered death: He has
risen! It is arguable that Christianity
survived and grew because of the events recorded here.
If I may be
allowed to use my imagination a bit, I would like to suggest that during his
time in the tomb, Jesus engaged the devil and his ally, Death, for the very
heart and soul of God’s creation. The Apostles’ Creed contends that Jesus
descended into hell during his three days in the tomb (No
creed but Christ not withstanding). Was
this the scene of Christ’s great victory that is signified by the trembling
earth and the removal of the stone cover from the tomb’s entrance? Just maybe, a victorious and resurrected
Christ arose, removed and neatly folded his death shroud, and with an
earth-shaking shout rolled the stone away, giving us, his gift of resurrection and
the offer of salvation. THE FIRST
EASTER!
Prayer: Almighty God, in humble acceptance we thank
you for Jesus’ gift of everlasting life.
Let us
remember that it is out of duty that we accept and live a life dedicated to its
promise.
Amen.
Warren
Davenport
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