The resurrection impacts every area of our lives. It is central to our Christian faith. Our newest song, “Rise My Soul The Lord Is Risen” reflects on some of the ways the resurrection of Jesus impacts our lives.
Because of the resurrection, darkness is replaced with hope. Do you need your hope renewed? Look to the empty grave! That’s where death was defeated and the promise of eternal life with our Creator was made sure! Because of the resurrection, striving is replaced with rest. We don’t have to work towards our salvation, rather we rest in the finished redeeming work of Love. Because of the resurrection we have peace. Though we were God’s enemies, our relationship with Him is now one of peace. Though we face trials and we have tears, there is peace beyond understanding because of the resurrection.
“He also raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavens in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might display the immeasurable riches of his grace through his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.” (Ephesians 4:6-7 CSB) Because of the resurrection, we are courageous and hopeful, pressing on towards the prize of Jesus Himself! “just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too may walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in the likeness of his death, we will certainly also be in the likeness of his resurrection” (Romans 6:4b-5 CSB)
Let’s put our hope, and peace, and joy, and courage in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! Let’s rejoice in that and raise a joyful song together! I look forward to singing this song with you!
Pastor Kyle