DAILY DEVOTIONAL
April 03
The empty tomb
"Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; He is not here" - Mark 16:6
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One of the most significant moments in the life of Christ is when the tomb where He was buried was found empty. This moment is a powerful reminder of the victory that Christ won over sin and death.
The Gospel of Mark tells us that on the morning after the Sabbath, a group of women went to the tomb where Jesus had been buried. When they arrived, they saw that the stone covering the entrance had been rolled away and the tomb was empty. An angel appeared to them and said, "Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; He is not here." - Mark 16:6.
This moment changed everything. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is a powerful reminder that death has been defeated and that all who believe in Christ have the hope of eternal life.
In our own lives, we may face challenges and struggles that can make us feel defeated and hopeless. But the empty tomb reminds us that Christ has overcome even death itself. We can have hope in the face of our trials because we know that Christ has already won the ultimate victory.
Let us remember the significance of the empty tomb and find hope and strength in the knowledge that Christ has overcome the world.
Pray with us
Dear Lord, we thank You for the empty tomb, a powerful symbol of Your victory over sin and death. May we always remember the significance of this moment and find comfort in knowing that You have overcome the world. Help us to live in the light of Your resurrection and share Your love with others. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.