Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Scripture

“But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power.” Acts 2:24

Reflections

The disciples had to have been very confused.  This Jesus was a miracle worker.  He had even demonstrated his ability to bring people like Lazarus back from death.  Clearly, he was no ordinary human being.

But then he died.  He was laid in a tomb like any other ordinary human being.  If it had all ended there, the disciples would have been left looking back at their experience thinking, “He was an amazing teacher and wonder worker, but that was then.”  They would have gone back to their ordinary lives.  End of story.

By the grace of God, the story does not end in the tomb.  Jesus is God, the One through whom all things were made.  The source of life cannot be conquered by death.  Death has no power over the One who brings life itself into being.  Jesus was raised from the dead.

The resurrection of Jesus was all a part of God’s plan.  He wants us to know that he not only has the power to bring life into being, but he also has the capacity to restore life.  He did it once.  He can do it again.  His gift to those who trust in him is life.

No matter how difficult our lives may get, the final word for those who believe is always life.

Prayer

Father God, thank you for raising Jesus from the dead.  Thank you for gifting me with hope no matter what trial I may be experiencing at this time.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Acts 2:14a, 22-32