Meditation on Easter

The Resurrection.....


        Jesus rose from the dead.  With it He conquered death,  defeated Satan,  sin,  and the world,  and gave new life to mankind.   The joy of the risen Christ is greater than pain.   The hope that comes from His resurrection is the victory over our own fear of dying.


 After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene came with the other Mary to inspect the tomb. (Mt. 28:l)    


The angel came to the stone, rolled it back and sat on it.  (Mt. 28:2)   


Then the angel spoke, addressing the women:  Do not be frightened.  I know you are looking for Jesus the crucified, but He is not here.  He has been raised exactly as he promised.  (Mt. 28:5-6)   


He has been raised from the dead and now goes ahead of you to Galilee. (Mt. 28:7)  


On the evening of the first day of the week, even though the disciples had locked the doors of the place where they were... Jesus came and stood before them.  Peace be with you, He said. (Jn. 20:19)   


In their panic and fright they thought they were seeing a ghost.  (Lk. 24;370  


He said to them, Why are you disturbed:  Look at My hands and My feet; it is really I.  (Lk. 24:38-39)  


At the sight of the Lord, the disciples rejoiced.  (Jn. 20;21)  


Peace be with you, Jesus said again.  As the Father has sent Me, so I send you.  (Jn. 20-21)  


 I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in Me, though he should die, will come to life.  (Jn. 11:25-26)

         Let me pray in thanksgiving and in praise,  giving glory to the risen Lord.   Let me offer to the Triumphant Prince of Peace,  all those in despair,  those who have lost hope,  lost faith;  that in the Resurrection of Jesus will be their own future.   He is The Way and The Truth and The Life.    

From:  An Hour With Jesus