You can read about the Resurrection of Jesus in all four Gospels (Matthew 28:1-13; Mark 16:1-20; Luke 24:1-49; and John 20:1-31) You’ve probably heard many sermons/teachings about the Resurrection. It’s an exciting story that causes our hearts to burn with love, joy and hope.

Even though we all know how the story ends, the Passion Week of Christ is one of the most meaningful stories of the Bible. Every time I read it, something inside me burns.

I love Luke’s account of Jesus walking with the two of His followers on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13-35. I get their disappointment. I’ve been disappointed at times by the way God works. But the part I really relate to is their reaction to the words Jesus spoke to them. Their words at that time were, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

Something inside me burns every time I read about the death and resurrection of Jesus. It’s the foundation of my faith; it’s what brings me hope; and it’s what gives me faith in Him and all that is found in His Word.

There’s one more thing about the Resurrection that causes something inside of me to burn.

The same Spirit that raised Christ from the grave, is living inside you and me. It’s power over death and it’s the power that gives me life. Read it in Romans 8:11: “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.”

Life. Jesus’ death and resurrection opens the door to each one of us for life, abundantly. This life is for both the here and now, but also for eternity. His death and resurrection defeated death and destruction satan planned for us.

It’s a great promise! Enjoy!

Happy Resurrection Day!

Always in Pursuit!

Don