Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

-

 Resurrection – celebration of life

John: 11 21-26

v. 25 Jesus said to her “I am the resurrection and the life, those who believe in me, even though they die, will live.”

                        Our hope for resurrection and eternal life is found only in Lord Jesus. The Bible teaches that we who are in Christ can expect resurrection from the dead. This truth gives all believers hope, confidence, joy which Jesus only can provide. Resurrected Christ is our hope, we celebrate his life because he lives today for us in heaven interceding with Father God.  He is our High Priest who is in heaven, and we can approach him with confidence. He had endured pain while being on earth, and knows our pains, sorrows, heartaches and depressions.  We see here Jesus is weeping over the death of Lazarus out of compassion, sorrow and pain that he could share with his family members.  Scripture points out that Jesus was tempted as we are, yet he did not sin. Therefore, we can boldly go to the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and grace at the time of our need.

                         When Jesus said that He was the resurrection and life, it was not just a theological statement. Rather, he made it plain and clear to everyone around that He is the only one who can conquer death and the life-giving spirit is with him.  So, Easter Sunday is a celebration of His life to all who is in Christ. It is His assurance to everyone who believes in him and his resurrection, that he has triumphed over death and earned redemption from sins for us.  Jesus said, those who are in him, though physical death is inevitable, will get eternal life is gift out his grace and mercy. Because he lives, we too will live with him. When we celebrate His life and resurrection, it should become our daily experience.  God wants us to see the real meaning of hope in His son Jesus for those who place trust in Him forever.

.PRAYER
Lord Jesus, we are fortunate that we serve a Living God, who rose from the dead and have compassion and mercy on us during our trials in this world. You earned us salvation, forgiveness, and justification unto righteousness before the Father.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Glory of God is revealed through His son Jesus who is the resurrection and life.

Dr. Sherin Varghese, Baltimore MTC

Christian Education Forum, Diocese of NAE of the Mar Thoma Church

Popular posts from this blog

Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

-
  Constant, patient and welcoming love of God   St. Luke 15: 11-32  V.21: And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ The parable of the ‘Prodigal son’ is one of the most frequently quoted parables that Jesus told His disciples. The parable contains the rich mine of human virtues and emotions. This parable is lived and re-lived in progressing civilizations from time immemorial and continuing. It brings out in vivid detail the pathetic depth of human sinfulness and the glorious heights of God’s forgiveness.      As a story of human nature, fathers are generally merciful to their children in any circumstance. They are very protective and are eager to provide for and secure the lives of their offspring. Jesus is telling this parable to underscore the superlative love of God to His children. The nature of such love is reiterated by Jesus in Matthew 7:11. Humankind who are evil by nature, give good gifts t
Read more

Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

-
Revelation for Liberation Acts 27:18-26 Sherine Thomas Long Island MTC, NY 20  When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest raged, all hope of our being saved was at last abandoned. “After winter comes the summer.  After night comes the dawn.  And after every storm, there comes clear open skies” so said a Scottish clergyman from the 1600s. It’s been said, that hope can sometimes be the most dangerous weapon.  However, it’s sometimes the hardest weapon to carry when you’re living with the loss of a loved one, something that almost feels like a terrible nightmare that’ll never go away.  It’s a weapon difficult to carry when day in and day out no one seems to hear or see those tears that are shed or silent cries that are made during a heartfelt prayer. It’s a weapon difficult to carry as you see your loved one lying on that hospital bed.  It’s a weapon difficult to carry as you search and seek out answers to tell a child as to why they’ve been a
Read more

Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

-
PRIESTHOOD: THE ANOINTED MINISTRY Exodus 40:12-16 Bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting... wash them with water. Then dress Aaron in the sacred garments, anoint him and consecrate him so he may serve me as priest (Exodus 40: 12-13). Priesthood among the people of God was a divine command and initiation. God wanted some people to be separated for the special ministry among his people. God appointed Aaron and his descendants to take up this kind of ministry among the people of God. Priests are always separated and appointed as channels that connect God with his people. All throughout the history of Israel, priests played an important role in connecting people with God and to lead and guide them in the statutes of God. But there are incidents in the Bible where the priests failed in their duties and that led the people to go away from God. So the priests have a special and significant ministry to perform in this world among his people. Two important things
Read more