“And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I
know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen,
as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” Matthew 28:5-6
The empty tomb complements the cross. The purpose of the cross would have been defeated if the tomb was not empty. The cross represents victory over sin, the empty tomb represents victory over satan, hell, and death. If the tomb was not empty we have nothing to preach; Christianity will then be like other religions. But. Halleluiah, the tomb is empty; Jesus is risen not to die again, but to be alive in us and through us by His indwelling Spirit. The empty tomb signifies the living Christ.
“And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?” Luke 24:5
“And if Christ be not risen, then
is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:14
There are many implications of the empty tomb for a believer in Christ. If the tomb could not hold Jesus, no “tomb” can hold you. Sickness is a tomb, it cannot hold you. Poverty is a tomb, it cannot hold you. Bondage and afflictions are tombs, they cannot hold you. I have good news for you, you are coming out of everything that represents a tomb in your life. Much more important, no grave or death can hold any Christian, we shall resurrect on the last day.
You are coming out of every “tomb” in Jesus name.
Prayer for today: Oh God, let the resurrection power bring me out of every tomb-like situation in my life in Jesus name.
Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the
forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through
your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord. I invite you into my life to save my soul.
Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you
Lord for saving me in Jesus name.
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