Resurrection Sunday – Sunday, April 17, 2022
This is the Resurrection!
And the angel said to the women, “Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, he was crucified. He has risen. He is not here; see the place where they laid him.” (Mark 16:5-6)
Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen clothes lying, and the napkin, which had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple [John] who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed. (John 20:3-8)
What led John to believe?
Jesus was prepared for burial with layer after layer of linen burial cloths encircling his body, with spices distributed within its folds. When Jesus rose from the dead, He simply transmutated through the grave clothes and the wrappings, which then fell down intact where His body used to be.
Our salvation was completed in this Holy Week by our Savior’s ultimate sacrifice; “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).
Morning Prayer: Father God, we rejoice! With all creation, we rejoice in You, in Your Son, and in your Holy Spirit. Jesus is alive and we celebrate his life. His life is eternal, and we live because of Him! May Jesus’ resurrection be apparent in our life today and everyday. Hallelujah! He has risen! He has risen, indeed! In Jesus’ name, we pray and rejoice! Amen.
Evening Prayer: Father God, our desire is for You today and everyday. As Holy Week draws to a close, we renew our commitment to live for Jesus, who died for us and rose again. May our lives testify to the truth of Jesus and point the world toward His sacrifice on the cross, His resurrection, and His anticipated return. Maranatha, Lord Jesus! Come soon. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
