Jesus’ resurrection from the dead on the third day is the true
cornerstone of the Christian faith because it was the evidence that He was the
long-anticipated Messiah and the Son of God.
If Christ had not been raised, we would still be in our sins (see 1Corinthians 15:17). He did it all – He
became fully human, He lived a life free from sin, He sacrificed his own life
on the cross, He defeated sin so that we could be free, and He was raised to
life again, sealing God’s perfect plan for our salvation. He has paid a debt for us that we could never
hope to repay, and He wants us to tell someone!
As a result of God’s incredible sacrifice and His great love for us, we
have been appointed to share the gospel of Jesus Christ – to help others find
the freedom He has given us. Psalm
107:2a says, “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story…” We are the redeemed of the Lord, brothers and
sisters, and part of “telling our story” means living like we’ve been
redeemed! As ambassadors of Grace, may
people look at us, God’s people, and see a community that loves, serves,
encourages, spreads joy, prays for one another, seeks and imparts forgiveness,
and lives victorious, free from striving for His love because He has already
given it to us once and for all time.
You are chosen, you are beloved, and you are called to tell your story.
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