“Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: ‘I have seen the Lord!'” (John 20:18)
I know…I know…it’s hard to believe! The women discovered the empty tomb and immediately thought that they had moved the body. The disciples didn’t believe it when they heard the news and even when they saw the tomb they struggled. But, believe it or not He is ALIVE! Mary’s testimony rings out today from the hearts of believers around the world…”I have seen the Lord!” That is the witness that stands.
He is Risen!
“For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. After that, He appeared to more than 500 of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all He appeared to me also…” – Paul the Apostle (1 Corinthians 15:3-8)
He is Risen!
Do you believe it? Have you seen Him? Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8). It is His work on the cross that can bring us forgiveness of sin and open our eyes to see our living Savior! We all can see Him!
He is Risen!
We serve a living God who has defeated death and rescued us from the wages of our sin! Have you seen Him? He is not a god of stone or wood that has to be nailed down or it will fall over. He is not a god who is far off and cannot be found. He is not a god in creation He is the Creator of all things! Have you seen Him?
He is Risen!
Mary’s testimony can be yours! “I have seen the Lord!” He can be found and He can be seen and you too can have the relationship with Him that you were intended to have. You can KNOW the unbelievable truth that He is Risen!
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