Risen and forever victorious!
By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Revelation 1:18 "I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades." - NIV
Death is the main cause of fear to humanity regardless of status. Men have done all they can to reduce, slow or avoid it, but failed. Jesus here makes a statement that sets Him apart as Lord from any religious, political, social or revolutionary leader in the history of the world. He was dead, but now alive forever and ever, never to die again. He conquered and has power over death. This is what gives credibility to His claims as the Savior, Lord of lords and King of kings like no other.
Everyone wants to follow an authentic leader, powerful enough to withstand the forces that resist them, and to deliver them to where they’re going. That gives followers security. Powerful men, promising all sorts of things to their followers, have come and gone. Some of their followers have been left stranded.
When Jesus mentioned these to His disciples, He gave them assurance that what and Whom they had believed is not shaky. It was real and would stand the test of all time to eternity. It will never be challenged by any other power whatsoever. He is Lord forever.
Friends, Jesus is alive. He is forever victorious over the devil and his demons and schemes, over death and the fears of the after life. His victory is victory for those who put their trust in Him. He is not only with us in the journey of life, but lives in us as well. Victory is certain and is ours in His name. Our Lord triumphantly rose and is gloriously alive. Walk with your head high. Hallelujah!
1 Corinthians 15:16-20 "For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep."
Shalom children of God. Happy Easter