When you face the unjust assaults of an evil world, remember Jesus.
The world says, 'Defend yourself!'
But Jesus was silent.
The world says, 'Pamper yourself!'
But Jesus refused the drug.
The world says, 'Save yourself!'
But Jesus remained on the cross and finished the work the Father gave Him to do.
The chief priest were guilty of envy, and Pilate was guilty of compromise.
Their sins led to the release of an evil man, the embarrassment of an innocent man, and the death of a good man.
Yet envy and compromise are not looked upon as terrible sins today.
The question is: should they be?
He arose.
Because they forgot His resurrection promises, the women were in sorrow and worrying about the future.
Who will roll away the stone?
When they learned that Jesus was alive, their first response was fear, and not faith.
But then, they became the first heralds of the resurrection.
The angel had a special word for Peter, who were no doubt still grieving His sins.
The Living Christ gives you something to rejoice in, something to talk about, and something to look forward to.
He goes before you.
And we'll read about the fact that He appeared after he arose.
This section summarises the Lord's resurrection appearances.
All to whom He appeared to became witnesses of His resurrection, just as we should be today.
And we'll read about the fact that He ascended.
The Servant is the Sovereign at the Father's right hand.
He humbled Himself into obedience, and God exalted Him in glory.
But He is not idle for He is working with his people, as they take the gospel to every nation.
What an encouragement to be a witness for your Lord!
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