“But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.6 He is not here, for he has been raised, just as he said. Come and see the place where he was lying. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead.” Matthew 28:5-7 NKJV
Father God,
Praise You Lord. Today we rejoice that the cross is empty, the grave is empty – but heaven and earth are full of the risen Lord. And our hearts too can know Him and His gift of resurrection life.
The women who went to the tomb did not fully understand what the empty cross and empty grave meant. They went and told the disciples what the angel had said. The change came when they met the risen Lord. We too join them rejoicing that death could not hold Your Son. They saw and believed. We have not seen – but believed (John 20:29). What a beautiful, powerful, faithful Saviour. We cannot thank You enough that we too can meet Your Son and have our lives changed for good forever.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply, Alleluia!
Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Lo! the sun’s eclipse is over, Alleluia!
Lo! He sets in blood no more, Alleluia!
Lives again our glorious King Alleluia!
Where O death is now thy sting, Alleluia!
Once He died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where’s thy victory boasting grave, Alleluia!
Soar we now where Christ hath led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
Suggestions for prayer . . .
Father,
For all those we know, to know You and Your Son and receive His gift of hope, love and life.
For our churches to reap a harvest and there be a Christian awakening across our land.
For our world to see a turning to peace, love of fellow man and to see evil routed.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.