He is Risen!

He is Risen!

HE IS RISEN!

The cry arose that first Easter morning in the garden when the women came to Jesus' tomb and realized that his body was no longer there. Then He appeared and the cry increased in intensity and echoed down the ages of history. It reverberated through the disciples' hiding places and emboldened them to speak out to all who would listen. He is risen!

It overtook the disheartened disciples on the Emmaus Road. He is risen!

It swelled and exploded with power at Pentecost. It traveled along the trade routes of ancient Europe and Asia. It created a bond between those of different skin colors and languages and cultures. He is risen!

It echoed through the catacombs as the early church met amid danger and secrecy. It was cried out as those early Christians faced the lions and gladiators. He is risen!

It empowered the early church councils and medieval monasteries. It brought comfort through the Plague and Black Death. He is risen!

It strengthened the reformers! It set Christianity apart from all the other religions whose founders lay buried in their tombs. He is risen!

It was whispered in the foxholes of the many wars. It has power to unseat and dispel evil. He is risen!

It resides among the Christians across our troubled world. He is risen!

It is clung to by immigrants seeking help and
desperate believers who have no hope apart from their Savior. He is risen!

It is emblazoned upon our hearts and souls. He is risen!

It mirrors the wonder of the scared and mysterious! He is risen!

It spread across the world and is still moving and gathering strength! Death is defeated! Hallelujah! He is risen!

Happy Easter!
HE IS RISEN!