Jesus Is Risen!

«But he said to them, do not be alarmed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him! » Mark 16:6

Jesus was crucified on a Friday. When the Sabbath was over, three women purchased perfumes to go and anoint Him, and early on Sunday morning they went to His tomb.

There was a very heavy stone that closed the grave where Jesus was so that no one could remove it. Soldiers stood guarding the grave. But when the women arrived the stone had been rolled away, and as they entered the tomb, there was a beautiful person dressed in white sitting there. Jesus was not there, and they were frightened!

It was an angel and he told them not to be afraid because Jesus had been resurrected!

Yes, even though there was a heavy stone covering the grave of Jesus and many soldiers watching, angels from heaven came and accompanied His resurrection and removed the heavy stone!

Jesus rose from the dead and went to meet His friends. He told them that they should tell everyone what they had heard and seen. They should tell everyone that Jesus had come to die for them and would pre-pare a place for everyone in heaven, and one day Jesus would resurrect everyone who had died, just like He resurrected! What a joy!

Let’s practice!

Have you ever lost a friend or a family member? Pray to Jesus that you will be prepared to meet them again in heaven.