Posts with the category “easter”

Devotional:Resurrection Sunday changes everything! The tomb is empty; death could not hold Jesus. His resurrection proves His victory over sin, death, and every power of darkness. This day fulfills Jesus' promise in John 10:10—He came that we might have life, and have it abundantly. The resurrection isn't just a historical event; it's the living reality that empowers our daily experience. Because ...  Read More

Devotional:Saturday of Holy Week represents the time of waiting in the dark. Jesus' body lay in the tomb, and His followers experienced profound grief, confusion, and shattered hopes. They didn't know Sunday was coming. This "in-between" day reminds us that in our own lives, we often experience periods of waiting and uncertainty when God seems silent. Yet even in this silence, God was working unse...  Read More

Devotional:On Good Friday, Jesus endured the cross, experiencing unimaginable physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering. He who knew no sin became sin for us, taking upon Himself the punishment we deserved. In His dying words—"It is finished"—He declared the completion of His sacrificial mission. The cross reveals both the devastating reality of our sin and the immeasurable depth of God's love....  Read More

Devotional:On Thursday of Holy Week, Jesus gathered with His disciples for the Passover meal, which we now call the Last Supper. During this intimate gathering, He washed their feet, instituted communion, and gave them a new commandment to love as He had loved. Hours before His arrest, Jesus wasn't focused on Himself but on serving, giving, and preparing His followers for what lay ahead. He demons...  Read More

Devotional:As Holy Week progressed, preparations for both Passover and betrayal were underway. While Jesus prepared to share a final meal with His disciples, Judas prepared to betray Him for thirty pieces of silver. This stark contrast highlights the choice we all face: will we follow Jesus completely, or will we allow other desires—money, status, comfort, approval—to pull us away from Him? The pa...  Read More

Devotional:During Holy Week, Jesus spent time teaching in the temple courts with divine authority. When challenged by religious leaders, He responded with wisdom that silenced His critics. When asked about the greatest commandment, He distilled all of God's law into two powerful directives: love God completely and love others sacrificially. His teaching reveals that abundant life isn't found in re...  Read More

Devotional:Palm Sunday marks Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The crowds welcomed Him with praise and palm branches, declaring Him as King. Yet Jesus entered not on a war horse but on a humble donkey, demonstrating that His kingdom comes not through force but through humility and peace. This entrance was the beginning of His final journey toward the cross—the ultimate expression of sacrific...  Read More

Devotional:Palm Sunday marks Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The crowds welcomed Him with praise and palm branches, declaring Him as King. Yet Jesus entered not on a war horse but on a humble donkey, demonstrating that His kingdom comes not through force but through humility and peace. This entrance was the beginning of His final journey toward the cross—the ultimate expression of sacrific...  Read More