Notes of Faith April 18, 2025

A Risen Savior!

When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.

John 20:20

The Easter Bunny is a very old rabbit. We can date his birth to 1682, when a German Lutheran named Georg Franck von Franckenau wrote a story about an Easter hare bringing eggs to children.

It’s fun to have traditions our children enjoy, but let’s help everyone around us truly appreciate the historical reality of the bodily resurrection of Christ. Most of all, let’s each come to the empty tomb for a fresh transfusion of joy.

John 20:20 contains a great understatement—Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Imagine the emotion packed into the word “glad”! They were thrilled, overwhelmed, lighthearted, exhilarated, and rejoicing. We should share their attitude!

The Resurrection prepares us, not just for our future in heaven but for now. We may have seasons of trouble in our lives, but never a moment when our risen Lord has forgotten or forsaken us. Determine to rejoice today. Shout: Praise the Lord! I serve a risen Savior!

The devil, darkness, and death may swagger and boast, the pangs of life will sting for a while longer, but don’t worry; the forces of evil are breathing their last. Not to worry…He’s risen!

Charles R. Swindoll

He is risen indeed!

Without the resurrection of Jesus our faith is worthless and we still live without forgiveness of our sin. Praise God for the truth and hope in the resurrection of Jesus, giving us a sure hope of our own resurrection to glory with Him. Death came to be through sin. Jesus conquered sin and death bringing us life and that eternal. We shall live with Him forever.

Pastor Dale