Tomb Vacated!

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"If Christ is not risen, your faith is futile, you are still in your sins" (1 Cor 15:17)

Christ is given "the Name above every name" (Phil 2:9; Acts 2:32,36) because of resurrection. In the Name of Jesus we have the victory! "The Name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe" (Prov 18:10). It's a bunker no scud missile can penetrate! The Name of Jesus is the "Patriot" that intercepts the enemy's missiles, not missing one! David warned Goliath, "you come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the Name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel!" (1 Sam 17:45). In the Name of Jesus, demons will have to flee (Mk 16:17).

The Resurrected Christ lives in us (Gal 2:20). He our General is greater than the one in the world (1 Jn 4:4). Jesus triumphantly declared, "I've overcome the world!" What words of cheer to the army in the heat of the battle! Further He says, "Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you" (Lk 10:19). This is a ground war and we will outgun the enemy!

The prisoners had to be released before the Risen Christ. "He led captivity captive!" (Eph 4:8-10). He then ascended far above all the heavens to be seated at the Father's right hand. We can now freely and boldly come to the Throne of Grace any time we need help. Christ not only sympathises with us but also succours us in our struggles. He is committed to see us come out triumphantly. His constant supply of gifts makes His presence with us real amidst all conflict. About this blessing David prophetically sang, "When You ascended on high, You led captives in Your train; You received gifts from men, even from the rebellious—that You, O Lord God, might dwell there" (Psa 68:18). Praise God for the blessings of Easter and Ascension!

The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus liberates us from the ritualistic worship and fills us with the sound of joy and love, and thrills us with the awesome presence of God. The Resurrection causes our hearts to rejoice and our tongues to be glad. In His joyful presence we move forward triumphantly shouting "Hallelujah!"

Christ the Lord is ris'n today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heav'ns, and earth reply: Alleluia!
                         (Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)

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