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RESURRECTION OF JESUS, THE KING
Matthew 28 *part 2* v. 2-6 (NLT)
2 Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. 3 His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. 4 The guards shook with fear when they saw him, and they fell into a dead faint.
5 Then the angel spoke to the women. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He isn't here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. 7 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."
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The stone was not rolled back so Jesus could get out, but so others could get in and see that Jesus had indeed risen from the dead, just as He had promised.
The angel who announced the good news of the Resurrection to the Marys gave them four messages:
(1) Don't be afraid.
The reality of the Resurrection brings joy, not fear. When you are afraid are even sad, remember the empty tomb.
(2) He isn't here.
Jesus is not dead and is not to be looked for among the dead. He is alive, with His people (you and me).
(3) Come, see.
The women could check the evidence themselves. The tomb was empty then, and it is empty today. The Resurrection is a historical fact.
(4) Go, quickly and tell. They were to spread the joy of the Resurrection.
We, too, are to spread the great news about Jesus' resurrection.
Roll back the stone that is guarding any area of your heart. Let people in to see that Jesus lives in you. And share that good news!
YOU GOT TO KNOW IT AND TRUST IT -DEPEND ON THE LORD IN SHARING IT.
*start or restart today. Don't give up. You don't have to be like anyone else, God created YOU uniquely to reach specific people in ways that only YOU can. Don't sit on that gift.
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Prayer: LORD, the obstinate need You. They are the stubborn people who are carrying out plans that are not your plans. They don't want to hear the Truth, what is right. They are rejecting Your message. They are rejecting You. Forgive them Father, because they surely don't know what they do. We all only know in part, but they're missing the part that we all need to understand. That Jesus is our LORD and Savior. That we are redeemed in Him. That there is more to this life we live, than just satisfying our every desire. Destroy the wall that surrounds these stubborn spirits. You desire for all people to know You. So I pray that we all continue to encounter Your Spirit and be moved to areas, levels, stages and places- beyond what we could ever imagine or wish for. In repentance and rest is our salvation, in quietness and trust is our strength. You long to be gracious to Your children, hallelujah. You rise to show us compassion. For You are the God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for You (Isaiah 30). In the name of Jesus, amen.
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"Through God's mercy I have this ministry, I will not lose heart... I do not preach myself, but Jesus Christ as LORD and myself as the servant of the people for Jesus' sake." 2 Corinthians 4:1,5
Scripture & Prayer from The Bible (biblegateway.com). Notes from The Study Application Bible.
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