RISEN: Do not be afraid, Jesus is risen - Mark 16:6

When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could embalm Him. Very early on Sunday morning, as the sun rose, they went to the tomb. They worried out loud to each other, “Who will roll back the stone from the tomb for us?” Then they looked up, saw that it had been rolled back—it was a huge stone—and walked right in. They saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed all in white. They were completely taken aback, astonished. He said, “Do not be afraid. I know you’re looking for Jesus the Nazarene, the One they nailed on the cross. He is risen; He’s here no longer. Mark 16:1-6

Eternal Truth

• Martha said to Him, “I know that he [Lazarus] will rise in the resurrection on the last day.”Jesus said to her, “I Am the resurrection and the life; the one who believes in Me will live, even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:24-26
• “I tell you the truth, those who listen to My message and believe in God who sent Me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life." John 5:24

Prayer & Praise

Fear and sadness are gone, Lord Jesus, as I read "the stone is rolled away and the One they nailed to the cross is risen!" I believe You are the resurrection and the life, and praise You for rolling away the stone of sin and death. Abba Father, in a world that constantly tries to deny Your living Word and Christ's resurrection, I will hold on to the truth that Jesus is risen and spread the good news that He will raise all who believe in Him to eternal life. Hallelujah and amen.