Monday, April 6 – “When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.” (Luke 24:9) What a scene that must have been. The ladies showing up, early on that first Easter Sunday, to let the disciples know what they saw, heard and experienced at the tomb. What happened the last time that you came back from some awesome experience and tried to explain it to someone who wasn’t there?
Tuesday, April 7 – “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’” (John 20:19) This is not only cool, Jesus entering a room with locked doors, but it also shines a light on the tomb. Jesus didn’t need the stone to be removed from the entrance, in order to walk out of the tomb. The women who came to the tomb, needed the stone to be rolled away. Again, God meets you where you are!
Wednesday, April 8 – “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” (Hebrews 7:25) Face it, one of your struggles, with being a follower of Jesus, is believing that Jesus is able. Able to save. Able to forgive. Able to heal. No judgment. No condemnation. Just getting real. Today, allow God to meet you right here, right now, in your doubts. This is the only way that you’ll ever be able to overcome your doubts.
Thursday, April 9 – “The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.’” (Matthew 28:5) “Jesus, who was crucified”, no longer existed when the women came to the tomb. Jesus, who was resurrected, was now the reality. The old is gone, the new has arrived. The women were afraid because they couldn’t find the Jesus, they were looking for. The Jesus that no longer exists. Is it possible that you’re afraid today because you’re looking for a Jesus, that doesn’t exist?
Friday, April 10 – “But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:32) Cryptic words from Jesus, predicting Peter’s denial. Inspiring words from Jesus, praying for Peter to be strong enough to come back from that gaff. In order to be a blessing to the other disciples. Makes me think about the possibility that Judas had, if he hadn’t died of suicide.
Saturday, April 11 – “It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.” (John 13:1) It’s been a week since everything went down in Jerusalem, oh those many years ago. The dust has settled, both in Jerusalem as well as in your life. Now it’s time for perspective. Jesus knew what he was getting into. Yet, Jesus went through with it anyway. Because of his love for you. Soak in that this weekend.
Tuesday, April 7 – “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’” (John 20:19) This is not only cool, Jesus entering a room with locked doors, but it also shines a light on the tomb. Jesus didn’t need the stone to be removed from the entrance, in order to walk out of the tomb. The women who came to the tomb, needed the stone to be rolled away. Again, God meets you where you are!
Wednesday, April 8 – “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” (Hebrews 7:25) Face it, one of your struggles, with being a follower of Jesus, is believing that Jesus is able. Able to save. Able to forgive. Able to heal. No judgment. No condemnation. Just getting real. Today, allow God to meet you right here, right now, in your doubts. This is the only way that you’ll ever be able to overcome your doubts.
Thursday, April 9 – “The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.’” (Matthew 28:5) “Jesus, who was crucified”, no longer existed when the women came to the tomb. Jesus, who was resurrected, was now the reality. The old is gone, the new has arrived. The women were afraid because they couldn’t find the Jesus, they were looking for. The Jesus that no longer exists. Is it possible that you’re afraid today because you’re looking for a Jesus, that doesn’t exist?
Friday, April 10 – “But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:32) Cryptic words from Jesus, predicting Peter’s denial. Inspiring words from Jesus, praying for Peter to be strong enough to come back from that gaff. In order to be a blessing to the other disciples. Makes me think about the possibility that Judas had, if he hadn’t died of suicide.
Saturday, April 11 – “It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.” (John 13:1) It’s been a week since everything went down in Jerusalem, oh those many years ago. The dust has settled, both in Jerusalem as well as in your life. Now it’s time for perspective. Jesus knew what he was getting into. Yet, Jesus went through with it anyway. Because of his love for you. Soak in that this weekend.
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