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Podcast 27.2 Transcript
Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.
Up from the grave He arose
“Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said…” Matthew 28:5b-6a ESV
Jesus died and was buried. But that was not the end of his story. He rose again from the grave demonstrating victory of it as well as sin and death. The foundation of our hope is this crucial fact. Hear the angels words again today and marvel at His promise fulfilled.
With a mighty triumph o’er His foes
He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. Colossians 2:15 ESV
He triumphed over sin, death and the grave, but that is not all. He had other adversaries, spiritual, demonic forces. He triumphed over them in the cross, the very instrument intended to humiliate and end His reign, but He used it to put them to shame. Thanks be to God!
He arose a victor from the dark domain
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison…1 Peter 3:18-19 ESV
This is a fascinating declaration. Jesus descended into the realm of the dead, not only to demonstrate authority over that realm, but also to “proclaim” to them in the spirit. There is more to this life than meets the eye and Jesus is the victor of every domain.
And He lives forever with His saints to reign
And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever. Revelation 22:5 ESV
Our Lord of light had power even over the dark domain. Having demonstrated that authority over death He will live forever. He invites us into that eternal life and even promises that we will somehow reign with Him forever and ever. Praise His name! Christ arose!!
Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text once more.
Up from the grave He arose
With a mighty triumph o’er His foes
He arose a victor from the dark domain
And He lives forever with His saints to reign
He arose! He arose!
Hallelujah, Christ arose!
Take the mindfulness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond. Until next time, Be Resonant.
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