One of our preachers travelled to Greece to retrace the footsteps of the apostle Paul. Near Philippi our guide pointed out a tumulus—a burial mound disguised to look like a hill. After years of effort, the archaeologist discovered the tumulus of Phillip II, ruler of Macedon in that region. As he held the golden chest containing the bones of that famous king, he said, “I can hardly believe it!”
I’ve got good news, you could spend ten lifetimes trying to find Jesus’ bones, but you would never succeed. Jesus was crucified and buried, but he did not stay in the grave. He arose! By his resurrection, he frees us from the guilt of sin and even from the power of death. Jesus said, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed”.
Joe Moser while in a prison during World War II, recalled how a tank roared toward the main gate and tore through barbed wire on the day of his liberation. He writes, “There was a stunned moment … then a roar went up from the camp that rolled through the acres down the narrow muddy corridor.” Only those who have been set free can know that roar of relief, joy, and exhilaration.
Today and throughout this season let the roar of freedom fill your heart and home and all the corridors of your community. Let it wash over the sin and brokenness of life with healing and restoration. Why? Because Christ the Lord is risen!
Just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4.
Let’s Pray
Yahweh, may the joy I received through your gift of freedom at Calvary be evident to all. Father, thank you for your selfless sacrifice just for me, in Jesus’ Name Amen.
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