A week ago shouts of “He is risen! He is risen indeed” resounded far and wide. We gathered in churches or places of worship and sang “Hosanna” while rejoicing in the Risen Savior. We took time out of our usual Sunday to proclaim a new creation and believed it to our core. But what about tomorrow? Is Jesus risen for one day and then life goes on as usual?
Monday came and Tuesday followed and as I type this the week is winding down. I began to question if living out the resurrection life happens once and fades as times goes on. I looked into my identity and wondered if my tomorrow includes the Risen Jesus or just Jesus, the Son of God.
For us to claim we are Resurrection people, we choose new life over the sin of darkness and death. Our words and actions should align as a reflection of what we now believe. N.T. Wright shares, “The power of evil that had lent its weight to injustice and oppression for so many centuries had been defeated on the cross.” To live knowing this truth means I desire to show others how Christ brought us salvation and new life in Him.
Living a life as a child of God looks like a life filled with hope, love and grace. When I accepted Christ as my Savior, I died to my old self and put on the new life of Christ. I want my tomorrow to not just be one of empty words or mindlessly walking through the day, but instead I want to reflect:
Love for my neighbors, friends and family. God first loved me so I can love others.
A life of hope as a child of God and hope in how I approach each roadblock along the way.
The gift of grace as an extension of the grace God bestows on me day after day.
That God’s promises never fail as I step out boldly or face challenges when looking toward the future.
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As we move away from Easter Sunday, I know Jesus sealed the deal for us through His death and resurrection. The gift of salvation He won wiped away our sins. The gift of salvation from our sins lasts not just today, but for all our tomorrows.
We can live knowing that “the rescue and transformation that God effected in the death and resurrection of Jesus is to become the rescue and transformation of every person.” N.T. Wright continues to write how this is the challenge of faith. Our belief is the first sign of new life.
How will you live as God’s new creation even after Easter is over? Will you sustain the love, hope and grace God sacrificed for you as you travel into all your tomorrows?
Here are some words from Peter to soak in and hold as your promise from God.
Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9
Sabbath Blessings!
I’m commenting here because I’ve already been to Holly’s and commented today (Wed, Apr 26th).
I love Sonday posts…they’re different somehow and I really like them.
xo
There is something freeing about my Sunday posts. I feel God has a deeper message at times and if nothing else He wants me to dig deeper in understanding Him. I’m glad you read this post. Love seeing you here!
Well-said, Mary. Yes! “I want my tomorrow to not just be one of empty words or mindlessly walking through the day, but instead I want to reflect” on the things you mentioned here. I want to live each day in the hope the Resurrection gives to us. Love and hugs!
I pray we find Resurrection hope in our everyday lives. As much as I want to live like this I must admit that I can too easily forget. Thank you for being such a faithful reader.
Yes, I do want to sustain the love, grace, and HOPE of Jesus’ resurrection every day!
That’s what it’s all about. I am saying “yes” with you and standing in the hope of Jesus. Praying you have a blessed week!
Hi Mary! It looks like you and I are on the same page today! God is so good, and so consistent in his message to us.
We are to be people of the Resurrection every day, rising above our problems and knowing that with Jesus, we can overcome. Let’s all be his light in the darkness!
Blessings,
Ceil
God has something to teach both of us that He wanted to us to use in our writing. I pray we both capture the readers that needed to hear this message. May we shine in the dark and desire to be the light everyday.
That verse in I Peter has been on my mind lately because it always catches me by surprise — “the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
We have a tendency to think of the salvation of our souls as the beginning of our faith walk and then to lose sight of the precious truth. There is so much of Easter in the entire following life. Thank you for encouraging us to live as resurrection people!
Thank you for always getting me to think deeper with your comments. Peter does challenge us to look differently at our faith journey. What I also love in Peter’s words is when he tells us that even though we don’t see him, we love him. I need to hear that over and over. We don’t have the luxury of having lived with Jesus but we are recipients of His love always. Blessed to have you here!
I was just meditating on that scripture from 1 Peter in my morning devotions, Mary. Such a beautiful truth! Sabbath blessings, my friend!
I Peter seems to have the perfect words for this time after Easter. For some reason I cannot get those words out of my thoughts. Praying you have a beautiful week!
So much THIS: “The power of evil that had lent its weight to injustice and oppression for so many centuries had been defeated on the cross.”
Don’t you love the wisdom of N.T. Wright? He takes the simple truth of who Jesus is and reminds us of all we gain by being a child of God. I pray this week has been wonderful for you.
I so appreciate this thought tonight: “For us to claim we are Resurrection people, we choose new life over the sin of darkness and death.” If I truly believe that, then each day should bring with it a sense of the new life of Jesus, contained within it. Oh may I keep my heart open to walk in that newness, even when I feel the darkness. Thank you for your beautiful photos and encouraging words for this week-after-Easter!
I’m blessed to have you here Bettie. I spent time this week wondering if I call myself a Resurrection person than how do I sustain what Jesus died and rose for to reflect in my life everyday. I also want to live this way and know that it takes intentionality as well as keeping my eyes on Jesus. I am praying we learn how to do this and live our lives as resurrection people.