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He is Risen!

‘Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men.

But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.”’ – Matthew 28:1-7 (NKJV)

Jesus is risen! Yes, he is risen from the grave! Hallelujah! Today, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Christian faith would have been very different without the resurrection. It would have been the same as any other religion on earth. Jesus’ resurrection is what sets Christianity apart; what makes it true, reliable and impactful. His resurrection is what completes the story and gives it purpose. It is a beautiful story indeed!

God sends His only son, in whom He was well pleased (Matt.3:17) into the world to die so that we, his enemies at the time, could live and not be condemned to eternal death.

Jesus’ death was not accidental. It was planned and foretold (Is.53:4-5). His whole mission on earth was to die for us. He laid down his life willingly so he could take it again. It was deliberate and borne out of love for us as John 15: 13 tells us, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends”.

Jesus’ resurrection is what completes the story and gives it purpose.

By his death on the cross and his resurrection, Jesus obtained redemption for anyone who believes in him and accepts him as Lord. For such a person, there is no more condemnation (Rm.8:1). You are forgiven, redeemed and set apart for God’s glory. Your name is written in the book of life. Sin has no hold over you; neither does death.

“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” (1 Cor.15:55)

This is what Colossians 2:14-15 says, “having cancelled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which us in the decrees that stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.”

Such is the power of what Christ did on the cross and the resurrection that followed. His resurrection gives us power. Power to say no to sin and to choose to live according to God’s word. It gives us power over every sickness and disease, and over every difficulty we may ever face.

Jesus’ resurrection also gives us hope. Hope that our struggles on earth will one day end in joyous celebration when we meet him in heaven. Hope that no matter how challenging life may be, it will always end in victory. For in Christ, we are more than conquerors (Rm. 8:37, 1 Cor.15:57).

Beloved, there is nothing more to do now than to praise God. The omnipotent, everlasting, ever-faithful God deserves all of our praise and thanksgiving. To the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever (1 Tim.1:17).

He has made our salvation secure and now we stand redeemed!

Perhaps you don’t have this assurance of salvation yet because you have not given your life to Christ. It’s never too late to do so. Now is the appointed time. Do not delay.

You too can receive forgiveness and be redeemed. You too can have this power and hope that comes only from being a child of God. Jesus says, “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.” (Rev.3:12 NLT)

Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart; will you open and let him in so that he may fellowship with you? If so, then pray this prayer:

Pray

Lord Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. You paid a price so great, just to set me free. I’m sorry for all I have done to hurt you. Forgive me Lord and save me. Thank you for your eternal love for me Lord. Take my hand, lead me, strengthen me and guide me. Help me to live only for you Lord, in your name I pray, Amen.

Prov 15:1, “A soft answer turns away wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger.” 1). Never raise your voice for any reason to your husband. Its a sign of disrespect. Eph. 5:12, “For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret.” 2). Don't expose your husband's weaknesses to your family and friends. It will bounce back at you.You are each other's keeper. Prov. 15:13, “A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.” 3). Never use attitudes and moods to communicate to your husband, you never know how your husband will interpret them. Defensive women don't have a happy home. 4). Never compare your husband to other men, you've no idea what their life is all about. If you attack his Ego, his Love for you will diminish. Prov. 11:22, “Like a gold ring in a pig’s snoutis a beautiful woman without discretion.” 5). Never ill treat your husband's friends because you don't like them, the person who's supposed to get rid of them is your husband. Gen. 2:24, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” 6). Never forget that your husband married you, not your maid or anyone else. Do your duties. Eph. 5:33, “However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” 7). Never assign anyone to give attention to your husband, people may do everything else but your husband is your own responsibility. Deut. 3:28,”But charge Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he shall go over at the head of this people, and he shall put them in possession of the land that you shall see.’” 8). Never blame your husband if he comes back home empty handed. Rather encourage him. Prov. 31:12, “She does him good, and not harm,all the days of her life.” 9). Never be a wasteful wife, your husband's sweat is too precious to be wasted. Song of Sol. 7:12, “let us go out early to the vineyards and see whether the vines have budded, whether the grape blossoms have opened and the pomegranates are in bloom.There I will give you my love.” 10). Never pretend to be sick for the purpose of denying your husband sex. You must give it to him how he wants it. Sex is very important to Men, if you keep denying him, it is a matter of time before another woman takes over the duty. No man can withstand sex starvation for too long(even the anointed ones). Song of Sol. 5:9, “What is your beloved more than another beloved,O most beautiful among women?What is your beloved more than another beloved,that you thus adjure us?” 11). Never compare your husband to your one-time sex mate in bedroom, or an Ex-lover. Your home may Never recover from it if you do. Prov. 31:23,”Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land.” 12). Never answer for your husband in public opinion polls, let him handle what is directed to him although he may answer for you in public opinion polls. Eph. 4:31, “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.” 13). Never shout or challenge your husband in front of children. Wise Women don't do that. Prov. 12:4, “An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.” 14). Don't forget to check the smartness of your husband before he checks out. 15). Never allow your friends to be too close to your husband. 1 Sam. 25:3, “Now the name of the man was Nabal, and the name of his wife Abigail. The woman was discerning and beautiful, but the man was harsh and badly behaved; he was a Calebite.” 16). Never be in a hurry in the bathroom and on the dressing table. Out there your husband is always surrounded by women who took their time on their looks. Luke 21:16, “You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you they will put to death.” 17). Your parents or family or friends do not have the final say in your marriage. Don't waste your time looking up to them for a final word. You must Leave if you want to Cleave. 18). Never base your love on monetary things. Will you still submit to him even if you earn more money than him? Gal. 6:9, “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” 19). Don't forget that husbands want attention and good listeners, never be too busy for him. Good communication is the bedrock of every happy home. Gal. 6:10, “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” 20). If your idea worked better than his, never compare yourself to him. It is always teamwork. Eph. 4:29, “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” 21). Don't be too judgemental to your husband. No man wants a Nagging wife. Prov. 24:27, “Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house.” Prov. 20:13, “Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread.” 22). A lazy wife is a careless wife. She doesn't even know that her body needs a bath. Prov. 31:14, “She is like the ships of the merchant;she brings her food from afar.” 23). Does your husband like a kind of cooked food? try to change your cooking. No man jokes with food. Luke 11:3, “Give us each day our daily bread,” 24). Never be too demanding to your husband, enjoy every moment, resource as it comes. Prov. 31:11, “The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.” 25). Make a glass of water the very first welcome to your husband and everyone entering your home. Sweetness of attitude is true beauty. Prov. 22:14, “The mouth of forbidden women is a deep pit;he with whom the Lord is angry will fall into it.” 26). Don't associate with women who have a wrong mental attitude about marriage. Heb. 13:4, “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.” 27). Your marriage is as valuable to you as the value that you give it. Recklessness is unacceptable. Prov. 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go;even when he is old he will not depart from it.” 28). Fruit of the womb is a blessing from the Lord, love your children and teach them well. Prov. 31:28, “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her” 29). You are never too old to influence your home. Never reduce your care for your family for any reason. 1 Thess. 5:17, “pray without ceasing” 30). A prayerful wife is a better equipped wife,pray always for your husband and family.

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