Overcome/Rise
What does it mean for something to come back from the dead?
That death is not the final answer?
That nothing ultimately stands in the way of life?
That there is nothing in the world evil enough to overcome the power of that which raises from the dead?
Death may seem a scary thing. But through the concrete actions of dying & resurrecting, Jesus reveals that death isn’t what we should fear most.
Despair and troubles may plague your days, weeks, and months. However, by taking the full weight of death upon Him and not collapsing under the heaviness of the world’s filth, Jesus is the Master that teaches us there is no obstacle that can’t be endured.
Damnation and failure may seem ubiquitous. A dearth of morality and pervasive greed may mark the day. It is not the final word. In searching the depths of evil, Jesus found that no power could ultimately rival the just, long-suffering, life-giving Love of the Creator of the Universe.
In the reflections of today, we find that Jesus allows us to partake in His death so that we may partake in His resurrection. Without dying physically ourselves, we are benevolently granted access to that death-pummeling, evil-trumping, love-splurging Power that supersedes the laws of the universe as we know it.
I'm a runner, writer, thinker, and pastor. I love to agitate people's consciences. I like to spend my time reading, running, and relaxing with family & friends.