Happy Resurrection Day!
First, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the ultimate victory over death.
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the ultimate victory over death. The inevitability of death is a reality that we all must face, but through the resurrection, Jesus conquered death once and for all. The words of 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 declare this truth: “Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”
In times of sorrow, particularly when we experience the loss of loved ones, we can find solace in the knowledge that death has been vanquished, and that we too shall be resurrected with Christ. This provides us with comfort and hope that death is not the end, but rather a new beginning. It is the promise of eternal life that Jesus offers us, which enables us to live our lives with assurance.
Second, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ gives hope.
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ not only brings comfort, but also hope to a world that often seems to have lost it. 1 Peter 1:3 states, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” The resurrection instills within us hope for a brighter future, both in this life and in the next.
The resurrection of Jesus has given us the power to hope, and to instill hope. It provides us with the confidence to live our lives with hope, knowing that things can and will get better. We can remain steadfast in our faith, trusting that the resurrection of Jesus Christ gives us a reason to believe that a better tomorrow is possible.
Third, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ calls us to live for Jesus.
Lastly, the resurrection of Jesus Christ calls us to live for Him. As 2 Corinthians 5:15 states, “And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” The resurrection reminds us that we have been saved for a purpose, and that purpose is to live for Christ alone. Everything else in life should flow from this purpose.
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not merely an event of the past, but rather a present reality that has a profound impact on our lives today. It is the foundation of our faith, the source of our hope, and the reason for our purpose.
May God bless us all!
Sincerely,
Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on
Director
Office of Communications
Central Philippine University