He is risen!

He is risen! He is risen indeed!

And soon...very soon we who have trusted Christ as savior will be as well. The resurrection of Christ is the fulfillment of his promise to die and rise again.

It's his resurrection that proves he was who he said he was.

It's his resurrection that provides us life, and his Spirit for the now.

It's his resurrection that provides us with the hope of that day to come when we will see him and be like him.

It's his resurrection that promises us eternity!

In the very first sermon of the church Peter's focus was on the resurrection. Here is a portion of one of the most amazing sermons ever preached:

Act 2:22 "Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know--
Act 2:23 this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death.
Act 2:24 "But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power....

Act 2:32 "This Jesus God raised up again, to which we are all witnesses.
Act 2:33 "Therefore having been exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured forth this which you both see and hear.
Act 2:34 "For it was not David who ascended into heaven, but he himself says: 'THE LORD SAID TO MY LORD, "SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND,
Act 2:35 UNTIL I MAKE YOUR ENEMIES A FOOTSTOOL FOR YOUR FEET."'
Act 2:36 "Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ--this Jesus whom you crucified."

Amen. I am so excited about the hope we have. A risen savior, a living God, a firm foundation, a living hope....and a soon coming king.

Come, Lord Jesus, come.....we look forward to the day!