From Pastor Todd

Because He Lives

“Because He lives, I can face tomorrow; because He lives all fear is gone.”

What a hymn. What a confession of hope. And lately, I’ve noticed we’ve been singing it more often in church—and rightly so. We should sing it all year long, but especially now. And what time of year is it? I’m glad you asked.

It’s Easter—the season when we celebrate the greatest day in all of history: the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. For a few moments, let’s turn our hearts toward that truth. Only in Christ do we find life and hope.

In Luke 24, we read the Gospel account of the women who went to the tomb of Jesus, intending to anoint His body with spices. Immediately, something astonishing confronts them:

“But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.” (Luke 24:2)

Something beyond human explanation had taken place. Something divine. And isn’t that often how God works in our lives? We all face situations that defy our understanding—sometimes painful, sometimes wonderfully unexpected. Easter reminds us that God is always doing more than we can see.

As the women stood there perplexed, Luke continues:

“Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, ‘Why do you seek the living among the dead?’” (Luke 24:4–5)

What a question.

Why do you seek the living among the dead?

Graves hold the dead—that’s what human logic tells us. But the angels confront the women (and us) with a truth that overturns all human expectation. They lift their eyes—and ours—to the miracle of Easter:

“He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you… that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.” (Luke 24:6–7)

This is the heart of Easter.
This is the miracle.
Our Savior lives.

He is not in the grave. He lives forever, making intercession for us. And because He lives, we can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is gone.

I often say that the Christian celebrates Easter every day of the year. My prayer is that you will have a joyful Resurrection Sunday and that Christ will be glorified in your life. He is waiting for you to invite Him in.

If you have questions about salvation or the Christian life, we would love to talk with you. You can find our information on the contact page of this site.

Have a blessed Resurrection Sunday.
We look forward to seeing you in church.

Pastor Todd