Death Has Been Conquered

 August 23, 2024

Verse of the day - John 16:32 (NRSV)

The hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each one to his home, and you will leave me alone.  Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me.

In chapter 1 of my third book, Jesus speaks to us about His persecution.

Excerpt from Come To The Cross

I have conquered the world through My death, burial, and resurrection from the dead.  I faced great persecution from the world.  Nobody believed I was truly the Son of God until after My crucifixion.  My disciples were the only ones who knew who I was but because of fear of persecution the did not speak up.  Out of fear they hid.  After My Resurrection, they became bold and proclaimed My Words.  They brought many of My dear children to the foot of the cross.

Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, death has been defeated.  His body is no longer in the tomb.  It is through His death and resurrection, and our belief in Him that we will be brought to eternal life in Heaven.  Through becoming bold and professing God's Word to others, we too, just like the disciples will be able to bring more of God's dear children back to the foot of the cross.