But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. — 1 Corinthians 15:20

Why do you look for people who are alive among the dead? These are God’s words to us, just as they were to the women who went to Jesus’ tomb. Jesus is risen! He is also the first thing that comes from the dead. He makes sure that God’s harvest will happen, and he gives us hope that we will also be raised. We are no longer controlled by death. We will always be God’s children, and even death can’t take us away from him or his love.

 

Thought

Why do you look for people who are alive among the dead? These are God’s words to us, just as they were to the women who went to Jesus’ tomb. Jesus is risen! He is also the first thing that comes from the dead. He makes sure that God’s harvest will happen, and he gives us hope that we will also be raised. We are no longer controlled by death. We will always be God’s children, and even death can’t take us away from him or his love.

 

Prayer

Father God, I applaud you for your redeeming grace. I delight in your win over Satan and over his ability to harm and destroy via death. I appreciate you for your power over the grave. Thank you for bringing Jesus from the grave and giving me the promise of life eternally with you. Please bless me, my Father, with a life that reflects the power that you have now working in me. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.