Scripture:
And with great strength and ability and power the apostles delivered their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace (loving-kindness and favor and goodwill) rested richly upon them all.
— Acts 4:33 (AMPC)
Study:
It is important that we learn to live on the resurrection side of the cross. Jesus was crucified and raised from the dead so that we might no longer be stuck in sin, living lowly, wretched, miserable lives.
Many people wear a necklace called a crucifix, which is an emblem of Jesus hanging on the cross. Often, we see a crucifix in a church with Jesus hanging on it. I know it is done to remember and honor Him, and I am not against it, but the truth is that He is not on the cross any longer.
Jesus is seated in heavenly places with His Father, and He has also lifted us above the low level of thinking and living of most of the world. We can learn to live on the resurrection side of the cross—that’s where the power is!ff
Prayer of the Day:
Father, please help us to fully understand and embrace the power of Jesus’ resurrection. May we live on the resurrection side of the cross and never again be stuck in sin or living lowly, wretched, miserable lives. Thank You for sending Your son Jesus to lift us up and save us,In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
