CHRIST IS RISEN!

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and Messiah of all mankind, can never be held captive - not even by death; for He Himself brought to life all living creatures, being the Word of God (John 1:1-4). He only died for our redemption; that we all who believe in Him - receiving Him into our hearts as our Lord and Savior, may become dead to the flesh; which is easily influenced by the devil, and be raised with Him in the Spirit, as Overcomers, triumphing over every deception and obstructive force of the wicked one.

However, He was delivered into the hands of men - who persecuted and crucified Him; yet, He was raised that we might behold the Salvation of the LORD, as His Redeemed and chosen generation - proclaiming the Good News of Salvation for the advancement of God's Kingdom (Exodus 14:13, 1Peter 2:9).

PRAYER: Thank you Heavenly Father, for I am raised with Christ, to declare Your Salvation; as the Redeemed of the LORD, commissioned to advance your Kingdom - bearing fruits for Your glory in Christ Jesus,

Amen.

From Luke 24:6

GOD GLORIFIED

The Righteousness of God, Jesus Christ, who lives in us, makes even strangers testify of God's surpassing glory, which is being revealed as we continuously live in the light of Christ, proclaiming His Gospel compassionately, for the Salvation of souls.
Although, we may be facing persecution while doing so, our enduring hearts and faithful Spirit keeps us Strengthened; we do not grow weary while doing good things prepared for us, for in due season, we will reap a Divine reward from the LORD, diligence giving rise to irresistible testimonies from the mouths of all who mocked us (Galatians 6:9). Walking with the Word, the Kingdom of God is advancing, while He is being glorified in us by the power of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 1:24).

PRAYER: Dear LORD, Jesus Christ, thank You for making me a vessel of Your glory - revealing Your unconditional love, which makes even unbelievers begin to testify of Your greatness in my new life; in Your Holy Name,
Amen.

From Luke 23:47

ALL COMMITTED TO GOD

No matter the condition or situation we find ourselves in life, we should always remain committed as a living sacrifice solely to the LORD, from the depth of our hearts, with all our strength and might. This is necessary, for our lives and timely existence on the surface of the Earth are due to His unconditional love and grace over us, as our Creator and Heavenly Father.

Although trials may arise, challenging our faith and identity in Christ, as we live to the fulfillment of Christ's Calling and purpose for our lives, we will never lose our eternal inheritance, as Heirs of the Father.

PRAYER:​ In Jesus' name, LORD, thank You, for my spirit lies in Your hands, even as I remain committed to Your service - having been redeemed by Your Word;

Amen.

From Luke 23:46

DIVINE ASSURANCE

All who truly repent from the depth of their hearts, confessing Jesus Christ, as  Lord and Savior - the Redeemer of every repentant soul; has been gracefully blessed with the Divine Assurance of God's forgiveness, and acceptance into His Heavenly Kingdom; where the saints are dwelling. So; as Christians, dwelling in the body of Christ - the Church, and the congregation of the saints, we have the Divine Assurance of eternity in God's Kingdom as co-heirs with Christ.

Therefore, let's not relent in sharing the Good News of Salvation to all, even as we endlessly bear more fruits for God's Kingdom; bringing souls to the realization of their Christ's identity, and the importance of living to the fulfilment of their Christ's Calling, that they may come into repentance - receiving Jesus Christ, into their hearts, while we disciple them for the advancement of God's Kingdom.

PRAYER: Thank you LORD, Jesus Christ, for granting me the Divine assurance of eternity in Your Kingdom; where the saints are dwelling in the comfort of Your glorious presence,

Amen.

From Luke 23:42-43

REMAINING FORGIVEN

We should always remain forgiving to all, as Heirs of the Father and Brethren with Christ, for forgiveness is a Divine gift from the LORD, which expresses His unconditional love - revealed through His Son, Jesus Christ, who lives in us. Even when our love is being repaid with betrayal, theft, and false accusations, we should not relent in praying for the Salvation of those who trespass against us, while we make the Word of God known to them, before his return (Psalm 109:4, Matthew 5:44).

We Christians admitted our sins and have been greatly forgiven, now receiving mercy, where once we had not received mercy. Whenever we face persecution, we should continue to love greatly - realizing that tribulation is from the kingdom of darkness, so the one being influenced to oppress us may be acting out of ignorance. To overcome evil with good; we the righteousness of God in Christ, need to always pray for their forgiveness and total redemption, and for those who make confessions, even as we never fail to forgive them for their trespasses against us (2 Cor. 5:21, James 5:16).

PRAYER: In righteous Jesus' name, thank you, LORD, Ever-loving Father, for Your Divine presence in my life, which grants me the grace to be forgiven as I forgive all who trespass against me; even as I pray for Your Divine Mercy on their behalf,

Amen.

From Luke 23:34

THE RIGHTEOUS ARE FAULTLESS

As faithful Christians living in the righteousness of God our ransom, Jesus Christ, we will always remain vindicated over every accusation of the wicked, coming from the kingdom of darkness; even as we endlessly proclaim His Gospel for the Salvation of souls from the Grave. This is established by the precious blood of the Lamb of God, which cleanses us from all our guilt and stains, as He is without a single spot deserving of death (1 John 1:7-9).

Therefore, we should always remain faithful and courageous, even in trials; for, every accusation formed against us, and brought before a Judge, only to hinder the fulfillment of our Christ's Calling, or divert our attention from the actualization of our Christ's identity, will definitely be overruled for God's glory, in Jesus' name!

PRAYER: Dear LORD, our Blessed Redeemer - the Vindicator of the Righteous, thank you, for I am safe in Your hands, and every accusation of the wicked is termed null and void, in Jesus' Name;

Amen.

From Luke 23:14-15

DESIRING TO MEET

One's desire to meet a vessel of God, ministering in Christ Jesus, shouldn't be only to satisfy his curiosity. Rather, it should be for the Divine experience of God's presence, revealed through His Ordained and chosen vessel, whose identity in Christ Jesus is made known by the glorious works of the LORD in his life, even as he lives anew, to the fulfillment of his Christ's Calling.

This is necessary, for many desire the show of a miracle more than the testimony of its Divine impact on their lives spiritually. Selfish pride in the flesh, and a fat heart which God sees, keep them far away from the LORD, even while they dwell amidst the congregation of His people.

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, thank you Heavenly Father, for making me overcome the lust of the flesh, with the fervent desire to be in Your presence, even as You strengthen me with the will of the Spirit, to live for Your glory, in Your Holy Name;

Amen.

From Luke 23:8