Devotionals for the Heart: Remembering the Resurrection

Remember the Resurrection
A devotional by Patricia Russell

“He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that he would rise again on the third day.” – Luke 24:6-7 (NLT)

Denae was asked to clean the bathroom because friends were coming for dinner the next day, but she kept putting it off, feeling confident that she could get it done with no effort just before company arrived. The problem was that Danae tended to put off things that were important. She was often distracted and delayed in doing what her mother had asked her to do. Suddenly, the doorbell rang and she remembered what she had forgotten to do.

Does this sound familiar?

How many times have I remembered late in the day to do something because I did not write it down or put it in my calendar to remind myself? I know I’m not the only one. Writing tasks down so we can read and remember or using another hack to help us not delay getting things done is imperative. There are some things and some events that are important to remember so we don’t forget. One event that should always be remembered is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Jesus told his disciples repeatedly the purpose of his coming to this planet (Earth). He told them about the plan he had for calling them to follow Him. He also prepared them for what would take place in the days to come concerning his death. Jesus told his disciples a very important piece of God’s plan: Although he would die and be buried, he would not remain buried. He would rise again in three days!

Although we don’t like to hear about people dying, the Bible reminds us that every one of us has a scheduled appointment with death (Hebrews 9:27). Sounds weird, I know, but it’s a fact. I personally have mixed emotions typing this as I think about some people in my life who are struggling with this inevitable “appointment” to meet their Maker. Only God our Father knows the day and the hour. While I am praying for their healing—trust me, I wholeheartedly believe without a doubt that God is able to lengthen their days—I also know I am not in control.

For the disciples to hear their Rabbi who was also their Teacher and Friend, speak about his impending death was extremely hard. But Jesus wanted to assure them that he would not remain dead and buried in the ground. He would rise again by the power of God and that would give them hope—not only for His disciples, but for all of His faithful followers who are living today!

Remember, on the third day, Jesus Christ rose from the dead! The Resurrection of Jesus Christ gives us hope for everything else He said He would do. What does this mean? You can always trust God to fulfill His promises!

Read and reread God’s promises to us in His Word (The Holy Bible). Don’t rely on your memory as Danae did. Time slipped away and she forgot about the task.

As this Easter holiday approaches, let’s not only reflect on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Let’s also remember that just like Jesus said He would rise again, He will also come again (to Earth to take His faithful followers home to Heaven)!

Let’s Pray: Father God, we are forever grateful for the hope we have because Jesus rose from the dead. We would be most miserable without it. Thank you for your Word that reminds us of all the promises you have given us. Thank you for keeping your promises, Father, in Jesus’s Name I pray. Amen.

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Note from Alexis: Patricia’s devotional reminds me this song by Dallas Holm called “Rise Again”. Listen to it here.

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Author Bio:

Patricia is an encourager. She passionately uses her gifting as an author, speaker, pastor, recording artist, worship leader and coach. 

Stronger Resilience: Stories to Empower the Mind, Body & Spirit (a book that she wrote) was an Amazon Bestseller in October 2020.

Patricia sings! She has released two CDs titled Draw Me Nearer and Lord I Trust You.

She also travels to speak to audiences internationally.

When she is not ministering to save souls in God’s Kingdom, Patricia enjoys reading, writing and connecting like-minded people who can sharpen each other in the journey to their dreams and goals.

As a two-time breast cancer overcomer, her desire is to coach others to live life to the fullest by understanding their gifting from God and using it.

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