START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION
(KJV) Matthew 28:6
He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
He Is Not Here: The Power and Promise of the Resurrection
It is the defining moment of human history. When the women arrived at the tomb early on the first day of the week, they were met not with a corpse, but with a heavenly declaration that changed everything: “He is not here; for He is risen, as He said” (Matthew 28:6).
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just a comforting story or a footnote in history—it is the central truth of the gospel. As the Apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 15, apart from the resurrection, our faith would be entirely useless. Jesus’ enemies knew the explosive power of this message. They sealed the tomb, set a guard, and later bribed soldiers to spread lies to suppress the truth (Matthew 27:62-66; 28:11-15). But human plans cannot stop a divine miracle. The grave is empty, and the message of His triumph has outlived every empire that tried to crush it.
Why does the resurrection matter so deeply for us today? Here is what the empty tomb secures for every believer:
- It proves His divine identity: The resurrection declares with absolute power that Jesus is exactly who He said He is—the Son of God (Romans 1:4).
- It guarantees our forgiveness: Because Jesus conquered death, we know His sacrifice for our sins was fully accepted by God, providing a restored relationship with our Creator (Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 15:17).
- It verifies the truth of Scripture: From ancient prophecies in the Psalms to Jesus’ own words, the empty tomb proves that God’s Word is completely reliable (Luke 24:44-47).
- It unleashes spiritual life and power: Christ’s resurrection is the foundation for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Today, He lives to intercede for us in heaven and makes His power over sin available in our everyday lives (Ephesians 1:18-20).
- It assures our future inheritance: Death no longer has the final say. We are given a living hope and the absolute assurance of our own future resurrection when the Lord returns (1 Peter 1:3-4; 1 Thessalonians 4:14).
The reality of Matthew 28:6 shifts our perspective from despair to hope. We do not serve a dead prophet; we serve a living Savior. Because He lives, we can face today with confidence and eternity with joy.
A Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father,
We praise You today for the glorious truth of the empty tomb. Thank You that the grave could not hold Your Son, and that the plans of men could not suppress Your miraculous power. Thank You, Jesus, that You are risen, just as You said.
We thank You that because You live, we have the ultimate assurance of forgiven sins, a restored relationship with You, and the promise of eternal life. Forgive us for the times we live in fear or doubt, forgetting the resurrection power that is available to us today. Let the same power that raised Christ from the dead work in our hearts, giving us victory over sin and strength for our daily lives.
Anchor our hope in Your unchanging Word. May we live as people of the resurrection—bold in our testimony, joyful in our trials, and eagerly looking forward to our future inheritance in heaven.
In the mighty and victorious name of Jesus, Amen.
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- JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
- MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
- CHRIST – SON OF DAVID /MATTHEW 1:1
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