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The morning sun rises over Jerusalem. The city is still quiet, unaware that everything has changed. A few women make their way to the tomb, carrying spices, their hearts heavy with grief. Jesus is dead. They saw Him take His last breath. They watched His body wrapped and sealed behind a massive stone.

But when they arrive, the stone is rolled away. The tomb is empty. Hope is alive.

An angel stands before them and speaks the words that have echoed through history:

“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!” (Luke 24:5-6)

And in that moment, everything shifts.

Hope That Defeats Death

On Friday, it looked like death had won. The cross had the final word. But today, the grave is empty, and Jesus is alive.

This is what sets Christianity apart from every other belief, every other religion. Our Savior is not in a tomb. He is risen. Death could not hold Him. The power of sin could not defeat Him. He has conquered the grave.

And because He lives, we have hope that death is not the end for us, either.

Hope That Restores What’s Broken

When Jesus walked out of that tomb, He didn’t just defeat death—He defeated everything that separates us from God.

• Our sin is forgiven. (1 Peter 2:24)
• Our shame is erased. (Romans 8:1)
• Our fear is cast out. (2 Timothy 1:7)
• Our future is secure. (John 11:25-26)

Because Jesus is alive, we are no longer slaves to sin. We are no longer defined by our past. We are no longer without hope.

Hope That Calls Us to Live Differently

The resurrection isn’t just a story to remember—it’s a truth that should transform us. The disciples went into the weekend broken, scared, and lost. But after encountering the risen Jesus, they became bold, fearless, unstoppable.

The same is true for us.

If Jesus really rose from the dead—if death is defeated, if eternity is secure—then how should we live?

• With courage, because death has no power over us.
• With joy, because Jesus has made us new.
• With purpose, because the world needs to hear this good news.

Walking in Hope Today

Today, we celebrate the greatest victory in history. The cross wasn’t the end. The tomb couldn’t hold Him. Hope is alive, and His name is Jesus.

So lift your eyes. Lift your heart. He is risen! He is risen indeed!

Thanks for reading.