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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
April 15
The symbolism of the cross and the empty tomb
"...That whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" - John 3:16
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The symbolism of the cross and the empty tomb is central to the Christian faith. The cross represents the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who died for our sins, while the empty tomb represents His resurrection and victory over death. These symbols serve as a reminder of the hope and salvation that we have through faith in Jesus.
One of the most well-known verses in the Bible that speaks to the symbolism of the cross is found in John 3:16, which says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse reminds us that Jesus' sacrifice on the cross was an act of love, and that through our belief in Him, we can have eternal life.
Similarly, the empty tomb represents the triumph of life over death. In 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, the apostle Paul writes, "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." These verses assure us that death has no power over us, and that we can have victory over it through our faith in Jesus Christ.
As we reflect on the symbolism of the cross and the empty tomb, let us remember that our hope and salvation come from Jesus Christ. May we find strength and inspiration in His sacrifice and victory over death, and may we live our lives in a way that honors and glorifies Him.
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Dear God, thank You for the powerful symbolism of the cross and the empty tomb. Help us to remember the sacrifice of Jesus and the victory over death that we have through Him. May we find inspiration and strength in these symbols, and may our lives reflect the hope and salvation that we have through faith in Jesus Christ. Amen.