HE DIED TO SET US FREE.
Text: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son Colossians 1:13-14
The death of our Lord Jesus on the Cross of Calvary brought redemption for mankind. It rescued us from destruction and eternal damnation. He purchased freedom for us, using His sinless blood as the ransom for this ultimate sacrifice.
God created man to have a relationship with Him. He made everything available to man and gave him dominion over all things, but, God commanded him never to eat a certain fruit, from The Tree of Life. Then came satan, as the cunning serpent and deceived the woman into eating the forbidden fruit, thereby bridging the trust and destroying the relationship man had with God. As a result of this singular disobedience, sin entered into the world, man became slaves to satan and was caged in his prison of sin.
God was not pleased by the lives of the people He created because, satan had them under bondage that, they couldn’t do good things even when they wanted to. Satan tossed man to and fro. He manipulated and controlled all his actions. It was at this point that, Jesus Christ offered up Himself as a sacrifice to restore man from the bondage of satan.
Jesus died on the Cross because of the love He has for you and I. The scripture tells us in John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. What can truly equate the love that Christ displayed in order to set you free? The penalty for sin is death but Christ Jesus reversed it. What a love! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
Satan is the god of this world and evil abound in him. If you are still living in sin, it means you are being controlled by the works of satan, you are still under his bondage. The death
of Jesus which we are celebrating purchased freedom for you. That is, if you are tired of the way you are living and you desire to experience a definite change in your life, then take
an action of faith and embrace the freedom which was gotten for you over two thousand years ago. Follow these simple steps:
- Acknowledge that you are a sinner and you need a savior.
- Confess your sins to God and ask for forgiveness.
- Believe in the Lord Jesus that He is the Son of God.
- Invite Jesus into your life.
- Accept Him as your Lord.
- Say this prayer out of a sincere heart:
Lord Jesus, I need You. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be.”
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Meditate on this:
It was not the nails that held Jesus to the cross; it was His love for you and I.
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THE DARK DAY.
Text: …and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. (Luke 23: 44, 45)
It was indeed a dark and gloomy day after the crucifixion of Jesus. The whole earth stood still, there was uncertainty everywhere. Christ’ disciples and other people that followed Him from Galilee were in despair because, their Master, their only hope, the Lord who cared for them had been unjustly crucified.
Following His death, the disciples of Jesus moved about dejected and retired to their homes with heavy hearts. None of them even had faith that Jesus will rise again just as He said. To their carnal understanding, the chances were actually slim as a heavy stone was used to cover His tomb while guards watched over where He was buried.
The same fate of hopelessness that the disciples of Jesus and His friends experienced after His crucifixion is applicable in many lives today. They’ve lost all possible means of rising again. Their lives are in shambles, their faith is weathered and there seem to be darkness everywhere they go. The promises of God mean less to them at this period of their lives. Unbelief lurks around their dark corner and gives no way for them to see the rising sun.
Are you experiencing a dark period in your life? It could be joblessness, the death of a loved one, scarcity, childlessness, sickness, persecution etc. I want to encourage you to keep the faith alive. Sometimes, life gets very slippery and uncertain but we are not to give up. The best thing to do at this time is to understand that, for every beginning, there is an ending. Whatsoever promise of God you are believing, keep trusting it for God is able to do as He has promised. Jesus was not held down in the grave, likewise, you will not be held down in your dark period.
Carefully consider the following:
God is faithful: No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
Give your burdens to God: casting all your burdens upon Jesus for He cares for you. – 1Peter 5:7
When you are weak, God is strong: My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.–2 Corinthians 12:9
Jesus will not fail you: God has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5
God will strengthen you: Those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
It shall all end in praise: When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. – Psalm 126:1
Meditate on this:
Dark days don’t last forever. There will be sunshine in the morning.
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HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE.
TEXT: But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of them that slept. 2 Corinthians 15:20
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a living hope for all Christians. It gives us boldness; it transfers power, authority and dominion to us as His children. It is an assurance that, as death couldn’t hold Him captive in the grave, we are liberated from the bondage of sin and satan. Jesus fought and won the battle for us, now we will live just as He lives.
Christ’ resurrection depicts His absolute power over all things. He is the head of all principalities and powers. He reigns, He rules and He is in charge. Haleluyah! Jesus Christ conquered satan and collected the keys of eternal death from him that, anyone who receives Christ as Lord and savior will not die but live again.
- The resurrection shows that Jesus is the true Son of God. A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” Luke 9:35
- The resurrection of Jesus Christ proves the gospel to be true.
- The resurrection of Jesus Christ shows that Jesus defeated death. (Romans 6:9)
4. The resurrection of Jesus Christ confirms the truth of Scripture that we will be raised on the last day.
- The resurrection of Jesus brought victory for all believers.
What does the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ mean to you?
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