Thursday April 17th, 2025
« He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as He said would happen. Come, see where His body was lying »
1 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.
2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it.
3 His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow.
4 And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men.
5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.
6 He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
7 And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.”
Between every two days in a man’s life, there is always a night.
Even Jesus Christ experienced His own share of days and nights.
Jesus’ first day came when He was born.
Luke 2:8-14 says even the heavenly mass choir paid a visit to the world to sing at His birth.
Everyone, including the king knew that a special child had been born.
As Jesus grew up, He enjoyed tremendous support from God and performed several great miracles.
His first day lasted for thirty-three and a half years.
After Jesus’ first day came the night when He was crucified Matthew 27.
There was darkness at noon as the sun refused to shine that day Mark 15:33 .
He was lonely as all his friends had forsaken Him.
His very close friend even denied Him Matthew 26:69-74.
There was also sorrow and fear amongst His disciples John 20:19 .
Thank God the night lasted for just three days.
- If you are in a period of night now, that night will end today in Jesus’ name.
Matthew 28:1-7 marked the beginning of Jesus’ second day.
Several things happened to herald the new day.
First was a great earthquake to signify to the whole world that a new day had come.
Then an angel came down, rolled away the stone to His tomb and sat on it.
He sat on it to say, this time around, we have permanent victory.
- From today onward, every door that God opens to you will never be shut again in Jesus’ name.
Matthew 28:4 says the keepers became paralyzed by fear, they were so frightened, they fell down as dead.
That is good news for you because now that you are in the season of your Savior’s day, when your enemies see you coming, it’s either they run or they faint.
Jesus’ day is one that will last forever.
Soon, He will come to take His children so we can reign with Him in glory.
If you are amongst His children, congratulations, but if you are still committing sin, then you are crucifying Jesus Christ afresh Hebrews 6:6 so you will be treated like one of those who crucified Him.
If you are wise, you will give your life to Him now and stay away from sin forever.
Application – Jesus’ resurrection means good news to His friends and bad news to sinners. Which category are you?
Author – Bishop Enoch Adejare Adeboye; General Overseer of the RCCG
Posted by Naomie Joseph
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