Today's Scripture *April 4, 2010* Resurrection Sunday*
Matthew 28:11-15
As the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and told the leading priests what had happened. A meeting with the elders was called, and they decided to give the soldiers a large bribe.They told the soldiers, “You must say, ‘Jesus’ disciples came during the night while we were sleeping, and they stole his body.’ If the governor hears about it, we'll stand up for you so you won't get in trouble.” So the guards accepted the bribe and said what they were told to say. Their story spread widely among the Jews, and they still tell it today.
Jesus' Resurrection was already causing a great stir in Jerusalem. A group of women were moving quickly through the streets, looking for the disciples to tell them the amazing news that Jesus was alive!
Matthew 28: 5-8 Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don't be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn't here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and he is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there. Remember what I have told you.” The women ran quickly from the tomb. They were very frightened but also filled with great joy, and they rushed to give the disciples the angel’s message.
At the same time, a group of religious leaders were plotting how to cover up the resurrection.
Today, there is still a great stir over the Resurrection, and there are still only two choices: to believe that Jesus rose from the dead and lives today, or to be closed to the truth--denying it, ignoring it, or trying to explain it away. But the "fact' is--Jesus rose from the dead and He is alive today!
Thank You Jesus for the victory over the grave we celebrate today!
May we always be mindful of the price You paid for us!
Thank You for the Cross, Sweet Jesus! Thank You for the gift You have given to all that believe in Your Risen Name!
May You have all the glory in our daily lives! We worship You, our Risen and Mighty Savior! In Your Precious Name, Amen..
Have a blessed Easter Sunday!
Celebrate today Jesus' victory over death and the freedom that Jesus has granted to all of us who believe!
Remember--God's presence with us is one of His greatest presents to us!
God bless you and yours this Resurrection Sunday!
In His eternal service,
April and Family
(Jason and Ashley also send their love and prayers for a blessed Easter day for all of you!)
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