OUR TRIUMPHANT SAVIOUR

“And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.  He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”

Matthew 28:5, 6

King James Version

Pastor Alfred H. Ackley wrote one of my very favorite hymns “I serve a risen Savior”.  I love these words in this heart touching hymn.  “He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. He lives, He lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.”

Sometimes we act like Jesus is still dead but He is alive.  He will never have to be beaten beyond recognition again, spat on and crucified on a cross of horror and agony.  However, even though He won’t have to die again, He is still being rejected, cursed and ignored.  How it must hurt the heart of our Heavenly Father to see His Son treated like He is being treated.

Do you know this beautiful Saviour?  I didn’t ask if you are saved.  I asked if you know Him, to know someone, you have to spend time with the person.  Do you know how much Jesus loves you?  Yes, if you’re reading this devotion, I’m talking to you.  An old Methodist preacher was asked why he kept preaching the same sermon.  The preacher replied “I’m going to preach it until you get it”.

I’m going to do the same thing.  I’m going to keep telling you that Jesus loves you until you get it.  If people would allow it to go from head knowledge to heart knowledge how much Jesus loves them, there would be less heartaches, murders and crimes.

Heavenly Father, please touch the heart of every person who reads this devotion.  Reassure them that they are loved unconditionally.  I pray for every pastor who is preaching the good news of our risen Saviour.  Please comfort them and let them know how much You appreciate their service to You.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

June 17, 2019