Pastor Mary Haley

There are no perfect earthly governments, because there are absolutely no perfect people to lead them. There may be God-fearing people or even good people in leadership, but we are all inclined to selfishness and demanding our own way. We can easily let power taint godly wisdom and give a foothold to divisive behaviors that are not in the best interest of the people in our care.

I laugh sometimes when people think one leader will do everything perfectly. I don’t spend a whole lot of time being focused on the government leaders, but I always pray, seek God, and vote. My hopes are focused on God, who has allowed each leader’s positioning to fulfill His purpose. There are limits to that submission if a leader demands disobedience to God. Then, we must obey God. Other than that, respect is due. God is watching.

Friends, God allowed Nero to serve as the emperor of Rome from AD 54-68, when Peter wrote his first letter to Christians suffering under his reign. In fact, Peter was martyred in Rome under Nero’s persecution shortly after writing his letter to the church [mid-60s]. Yet Peter believed that voluntary submission to government was an act of obedience to God and had nothing to do with the quality of the leader. Why? We are citizens of heaven who do not participate in political rage or malice; earth is not our home. Jesus never raised His fist or sought to overthrow or criticize Rome, did He? How did Jesus treat Pilate?

We must put our trust in God to raise and lower leaders according to His plan for redemption, regeneration, and yes, revival. Jesus is the true Ruler of heaven and earth, so until he comes, we must seek to honor our leaders—give them respect because God calls us to do so (Romans 13:1-6).

1 Peter 2:13-17 NLT Respecting People in Authority
13 For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state, 14 or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right.

15 It is God’s will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you. 16 For you are free, yet you are God’s slaves, so don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do evil. 17 Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for placing leaders in authority to facilitate Your will and purpose for the world’s salvation. We pray for righteous leaders who will lead according to Your will. We don’t always understand our leaders, but we trust You because they answer to You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

If we understand sin [unbelief] properly, we will confess that we all struggle with it and need the mercy of Almighty God and His transforming grace. There is no more condemnation in Christ Jesus…but He does call us to be transformed to His image (Romans 8:1; Romans 12:1-2). This world is fallen and sinful [it twists the Word of God and separates us from the Truth], and we were never created to live isolated from God.

We all have weaknesses and have fallen for the lies of Satan and the lure of our flesh. Therefore, we wander around looking for something that makes us feel like we belong and choose to settle in and get cozy. Instead of turning to God to reveal our identity and where we belong, we turn to the world and our fleshly desires for affirmation. We do this in many ways and through a variety of life experiences. Sadly, as human beings, we can seek comfort in numbers rather than run to God’s goodness from obedience to the Truth.

Because of Jesus and the adoption we have received from our heavenly Father, we are a part of God’s royal family. We live to honor the Lord’s rule over our lives and to worship His glorious Presence and Goodness!

1 Peter 2:9-12 NLT
9 But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests,[priesthood] a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.

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“Once you had no identity as a people;
    now you are God’s people.
Once you received no mercy;
    now you have received God’s mercy.”

11 Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. 12 Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when He judges the world [day of His visitation].

Prayer: Father, thank You for affirming us as Your children and making us a part of Your family. Help us turn and share Your goodness with others. Thank You for seeing Jesus when You look at us, even when others reject us. We are covered by Love. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

I have always been pretty good with names and with remembering people’s faces and stories. I believe it is a gift from God to be used to touch the lives of His people, reminding and reassuring them of His love and care. He is the faithful Good Shepherd!

In our passage today, we pick up the work of this Good Shepherd as we find the resurrected Lord waiting patiently on the beach for his disciples, who decided to take a midnight fishing trip. Peter initiates the fishing trip because he is driven to do something that takes his mind off his recent failure of denying the Lord. However, the trip does not help him; he catches nothing. Suddenly, there is a call from the beach, “Hey, have you caught anything?” (John 21:5). “No!” echoes across the water. “So, throw your net on the right-hand side of the boat…” Why does this sound so familiar? The disciple John thinks for a moment and proclaims, “It’s the Lord!” (John 21:7).

Jesus came to reveal himself to the disciples for the third time, and specifically to Peter, who had struggled to pick up the pieces of his shattered faith. The Lord’s revelation comes to remind the disciples of His love, His grace, and His mission. Jesus knows we need forgiveness, mercy, and grace.

Peter no longer wants to be the man in the boat, so he jumps into the water and swims to the shore. Once onshore, Peter gathers fish from the Lord’s supernatural catch to share with others. Through these acts, Peter’s faith lays hold of fresh manna: fresh fish and a fresh beginning to be a fisher of men.

Ultimately, no matter how many times we may fail in our own strength and effort, Jesus is always present—providing awareness of His love, abundant grace for our assignments, and reconnecting us to His purpose of fishing for people. Let’s accept the Lord’s offer, today.

John 21:1-14 NLT Jesus Appears to Seven Disciples
1 Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. 2 Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples.
3 Simon Peter said, “I’m going fishing.”

“We’ll come, too,” they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night.

4 At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn’t see who he was. 5 He called out, “Fellows, have you caught any fish?”
“No,” they replied.

6 Then he said, “Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get some!” So they did, and they couldn’t haul in the net because there were so many fish in it.

7 Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his tunic (for he had stripped for work), jumped into the water, and headed to shore. 8 The others stayed with the boat and pulled the loaded net to the shore, for they were only about a hundred yards from shore. 9 When they got there, they found breakfast waiting for them—fish cooking over a charcoal fire, and some bread.

10 “Bring some of the fish you’ve just caught,” Jesus said. 11 So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net to the shore. There were 153 large fish, and yet the net hadn’t torn.
12 “Now come and have some breakfast!” Jesus said. None of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. 13 Then Jesus served them the bread and the fish. 14 This was the third time Jesus had appeared to his disciples since he had been raised from the dead.

Prayer: Lord, we know Your Voice, and we know when we hear it. Thank You for making Your presence known to us and helping us walk according to Your plans and purpose for our individual lives. Your goodness overflows and finds its way into our hearts, filling us with praise and gratitude. Thank you for faithfully feeding us Your living Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

We consume food for fuel. When we choose healthy foods, our bodies grow stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to function as designed. On the other hand, a poor diet eventually weakens us—physically and even mentally. The principle is simple: we become what we consume.

This truth extends far beyond the physical. Spiritually, what we take in shapes who we become. Scripture calls us not just to read the Word of God, but to consume it—to internalize it as nourishment for our souls. God’s Word is not mere information; it is transformation. It strengthens our inner life, aligns our thinking with truth, and leads us into a deeper understanding of God’s righteousness. In a world filled with deception and darkness, internalizing God’s truth is not optional—it is essential for survival. It is protection.

The apostle Peter gives a clear and challenging instruction to believers: we must intentionally remove what is evil and replace it with what is pure.

1 Peter 2:1-3 NLT
1 So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. 2 Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment, 3 now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness.

Peter doesn’t suggest moderation with sin—he calls for elimination and that includes the subtle sins that often go unchecked—deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and unkind speech (2:1). These attitudes reveal what we have been feeding on. When they show up in our lives, it is evidence that we have been consuming from the wrong source.

Peter then gives us a powerful image: newborn babies craving milk. There is nothing casual about a baby’s hunger—it is desperate, persistent, and focused. The message is loud and clear. In the same way, we are to crave “pure spiritual milk,” the Word of God, with an urgency that reflects our dependence on it. Why? Because spiritual growth is impossible without spiritual nourishment.

If we are not growing, we must ask: What am I consuming? Are we feeding on the noise of the world—negativity, pride, comparison, and division? Or are we daily taking in the life-giving truth of God’s Word?

Peter reminds us that we have already tasted the Lord’s kindness. Once we have experienced His goodness, nothing else should satisfy us the same way. His Word becomes not a duty, but a desire. So today, fast from what is evil, feast on what is righteous, and crave what gives life. Because in the end, we truly do become what we consume—and those who consistently consume the Word of God will reflect the character, truth, and life of the One who gave it.

Prayer: Lord, help me to be mindful of what I consume—not just physically, but spiritually. Give me a hunger for Your Word that outweighs every distraction and temptation. Remove anything in me that does not reflect Your character, and fill me with Your truth. Let Your Word nourish my soul, shape my life, and draw me closer to You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Yesterday, Chaplain Curtis shared a message on the importance of love—both in our relationship with God and with one another. Not just any love, but a love that lasts. A love that reflects agape—the eternal, divine love of God that never fails. The truth is, we cannot love the way our new life in God requires apart from the help of the Holy Spirit. Human love has limits, but God’s love does not.

I was reminded of this when I heard a recent interview with Dr. Chuck Swindoll. He and his wife were celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary over dinner when a waiter asked, “What’s the secret to staying in love for 70 years?” Dr. Swindoll responded simply, “This is the way marriage is supposed to be. Seventy years ago, we stood at the altar and promised God we would give to this other person our life, our love, and our commitment—no matter what came our way.”

Agape is not sustained by emotion alone—it is sustained by covenant, by commitment, and ultimately by God. Jesus demonstrated agape for us in Scripture. It was agape that held Jesus to the cross and die for us, not the nails.

Our lives here are fleeting. Scripture reminds us that we are like grass—here today and gone tomorrow. Yet within this brief window of time, we’ve been given something extraordinary: the opportunity to love with divine love. The older I get, the clearer this becomes.

I love my Lord, who has given me life, a loving husband, family, friends, and a deep focus on His Word. I am truly blessed to live with an awareness of being surrounded by the goodness of God. And yet, this life is not the believer’s destination—it is the proving ground. This is where faith-driven love is tested, refined, and revealed. Because this life is temporary, but life with God is eternal.

So, it only makes sense: if we are going to use our time wisely and fulfill God’s purposes, we must embody His Word. We must live the gospel—not just believe it. The gospel translates love into every area of life. It shapes how we think, how we respond, how we forgive, and how we remain committed—even when it’s hard. This is the new life we’ve been given. This is the life believers have promised to live.
Peter, learned the truth that while everything else in life may fade, God’s love is sure and will outlast this life and lead us into the next.

1 Peter 1:23-25 NLT
23 For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God. 24 As the Scriptures say,
“People are like grass;
    their beauty is like a flower in the field.
The grass withers and the flower fades.
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    But the word of the Lord remains forever.”
And that word is the Good News that was preached to you.

Prayer: Father, remind us that this life is temporary, but what we do in love carries eternal weight. Shape our hearts so that we do not waste the time we’ve been given, but instead live each day reflecting the truth of the gospel. Teach us how to love the way You love. Help us to love with patience when it’s difficult, with kindness when it’s undeserved, with faithfulness when we feel weary, and with commitment that reflects Your covenant with us. Bless our relationships, Lord—our marriages, our families, our friendships. Strengthen them with Your divine love so that they become a testimony of Your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

The human mind produces countless thoughts throughout the day, and many scientists describe it as the control center of human life. At times, it can even seem to operate independently of our conscious awareness. While the mind is an extraordinary part of God’s creation, we must ask: Was it ever meant to be the driver of our lives?

Scripture reveals a deeper truth. We are not merely intellectual beings—we are spiritual beings. In Genesis, God breathed life into man (2:7). In Romans, we see that apart from Christ, our spiritual condition is one of separation from God (7:4). Because of sin, the human spirit became disconnected from the life of God, and no amount of mental discipline or behavior modification can restore that relationship.

This is why we must be born again. God, in His mercy, gives us a new, righteous spirit when we turn to Him in faith. This is not something we achieve through effort—it is something we receive through grace. Only then can true transformation begin.
Jesus came not merely to improve our thinking, but to resurrect our spirits. Through Him, we are made alive to God again. Now, we have the capacity to worship Him in spirit and in truth—to live a genuinely new life.

From that place of spiritual renewal, the mind finds its proper role. It is no longer the master, but the servant. It is renewed, shaped, and governed by the truth of God’s Word. As Scripture says, we are given the privilege of having “the mind of Christ” (1 Corinthians 2:16).

This is why the Word of God must become the true control center of the believer’s life. As we read, meditate, and obey, our thoughts are brought into alignment with God’s will, and our lives begin to reflect His holiness.

1 Peter 1:13–16 (NLT)
“So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. For the Scriptures say, ‘You must be holy because I am holy.’”

A renewed mind is not the source of transformation—it is the result of a transformed spirit. And as our minds are continually renewed, we grow in self-control, obedience, and holiness, reflecting the life of Christ within us.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for teaching us to put-on the mind of Christ. From our reborn spirits we can grow in Your holy character. Thank You for providing Your Word, so we can know your heart, as well as renew our minds. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

The voice within—the Spirit of the living Christ—is eternal and sees all things in their fullness. Yet we, as human beings bound by time, often struggle to understand the spiritual vision God gives us because we try to measure it within the limits of our lifetime. At times, God reveals things anchored in eternity—realities that may not unfold for months, years, or even generations. Our natural inclination is to expect immediate fulfillment, but God’s timeline stretches far beyond our own.

The Old Testament prophets experienced this firsthand. They were moved by the Spirit to speak of the coming Messiah—the promised Gift of God. Yet they did not know when these things would come to pass. Many of them lived and died without seeing the fulfillment of what they proclaimed. Still, they remained faithful stewards of God’s Word, trusting fully in His promises. There were even long seasons of silence—hundreds of years when no new prophetic voice was heard. During those times, the people of God had to cling to what had already been spoken, believing that His Word, though seemingly delayed, was still alive and certain.

In our passage, today, the apostle Peter writes to believers [many Jews] who were facing persecution—people who had come to know the promised Messiah, Jesus Christ. They understood that their salvation rested on His death and resurrection. Yet Peter reminds them of something profound: there were those before them who believed without ever seeing. Prophets who longed to understand what had been revealed to them. People who trusted in a promise they would never experience in their lifetime.

And now, Peter calls these believers—and us—to that same enduring faith. We, too, live in a space of promise. We do not see Christ physically, yet we love Him. We trust Him. And through the Spirit, we experience a joy that cannot be fully expressed—a joy rooted not in what we see, but in what we know to be true. We are recipients of what the prophets anticipated and carriers of what the Spirit reveals.

We are people who wait—not passively, but faithfully—for the return of Christ. So, we hold on with joy. In fact, we rejoice in the present reality of our salvation, even as we look forward to its full completion when we will stand before God face to face. Until then, the Spirit sustains us—filling us with hope, strengthening our faith, and keeping our witness alive in a world that desperately needs Him.

1 Peter 1:8-12 NLT
8 You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. 9 The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls.

10 This salvation was something even the prophets wanted to know more about when they prophesied about this gracious salvation prepared for you. 11 They wondered what time or situation the Spirit of Christ within them was talking about when he told them in advance about Christ’s suffering and his great glory afterward.

12 They were told that their messages were not for themselves, but for you. And now this Good News has been announced to you by those who preached in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your letter from Peter this morning. We need to know the power of the Spirit to inspire our faith and keep the flame of godly love and hope burning in our hearts. You have promised to return for us and we believe. In the meantime, keep our faith strong and our witness constant. This fallen and evil permeated world needs You, Jesus, and the salvation and healing only you can offer. May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Thank you for letting us be a part of it. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Evidence—information or facts—is helpful when we are assessing a belief or seeking to gain the truth about something or someone.  We watch the news hoping to learn the truth and stay updated on relevant and important issues in the world.  In a more powerful way, Scripture serves humanity as divine evidence.

The Old Testament provides a narrative revealing the evidence of God’s existence and His creative and sovereign interaction with humanity.  The New Testament gospel writers provide the evidence of Christ’s birth, ministry, death, and resurrection from eyewitnesses.  As we spend time in Scripture, the evidence of Truth becomes increasingly clear—not just intellectually, but spiritually.

Preceding our passage for today, Jesus has been performing miracles and revealing the nature and character of God.  He calls people to repent and believe; many do and begin to see the truth that Jesus is the Son of David—the Messiah (Matthew 12:23).  But the scholars and religious leaders feel like they need more evidence to be convinced.  Without more proof, these leaders refuse to accept that God has come to earth [as God-Man] to reveal the greatest miracle of all—providing salvation from sin and death while offering the gift of eternal life.

Jesus—all-knowing God—has discerned everyone’s hearts—whether faithful or not to God—so, he responds to the Pharisee’s request with the Old Testament Scripture lesson of Jonah.  The Pharisee’s have leaned on their own understanding and logic for so long they cannot see the truth standing before them.  Jesus’ response was a rebuke and a prophetic seed for future revelation—will they put the pieces together when they witness Jesus being crucified, buried, but rising again?

I am convinced the Truth stands before humanity every day in many difference situations and circumstances. We love earthly concrete proof, so we become doubters until our quest for information is satisfied.  Faith is required; we must believe God exists and He rewards those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).  The evidence of God is not in His actions—although they are wonderful.  The evidence of God is Him living in each one of us as we reveal His loving nature and character to the world.  You are the proof!

Matthew 12:38-42 NLT  The Sign of Jonah

38 One day some teachers of religious law and Pharisees came to Jesus and said, “Teacher, we want you to show us a miraculous sign to prove your authority.”

39 But Jesus replied, “Only an evil, adulterous generation would demand a miraculous sign; but the only sign I will give them is the sign of the prophet Jonah. 40 For as Jonah was in the belly of the great fish for three days and three nights, so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights.

41 “The people of Nineveh will stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for they repented of their sins at the preaching of Jonah. Now someone greater than Jonah is here—but you refuse to repent. 42 The queen of Sheba[a] will also stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for she came from a distant land to hear the wisdom of Solomon. Now someone greater than Solomon is here—but you refuse to listen.

Prayer: Lord, help us to see beyond our need for constant proof and to recognize the evidence You have already given. Soften our hearts where pride or doubt has taken root. Teach us to walk by faith and not by sight. May Your truth not only be something we understand, but something we live. Let our lives reflect Your love and become evidence of Your presence to the world.  In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Because Christ lives [risen indeed] our hope is not limited to temporary relief, fleeting joy, or earthly success. Our hope is eternal and anchored beyond the grave. Jesus is called the “first of a great harvest,” meaning His resurrection is not an isolated miracle—it is the beginning of a promise. What happened to Him will happen to all who belong to Him.

Paul’s contrast should fill us with awe: Through Adam came death, but through Christ comes life. We were all born into Adam’s condition—fragile, fallen, and destined to die. But in Christ, we are invited into a new identity—redeemed, restored, and destined for resurrection life.

This passage also reminds us that history is moving toward a divine conclusion. Christ is reigning now, even when the world feels chaotic. Every power, every authority, every force that opposes God will ultimately bow to Him. And the final enemy—death itself—will be completely destroyed.

The very thing that causes humanity the greatest fear will one day be no more. Until that day, we live in the tension of “already but not yet.” Christ has already secured the victory, but we are still walking it out. This means we do not lose heart in trials, grief, or uncertainty. Our present struggles do not define our future—the resurrection does.
And in the end, everything returns to the Father, perfectly ordered, perfectly redeemed, with God reigning supreme over all. This is not just theology—it is our living hope. Thank you, Lord!

1 Corinthians 15:21-28 NLT
21 So you see, just as death came into the world through a man [Adam], now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man [Jesus]. 22 Just as everyone dies because we all belong to Adam, everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life. 23 But there is an order to this resurrection: Christ was raised as the first of the harvest; then all who belong to Christ will be raised when he comes back.
24 After that the end will come, when he will turn the Kingdom over to God the Father, having destroyed every ruler and authority and power. 25 For Christ must reign until he humbles all his enemies beneath his feet. 26 And the last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 For the Scriptures say, “God has put all things under his authority.” (Of course, when it says “all things are under his authority,” that does not include God himself, who gave Christ his authority.) 28 Then, when all things are under his authority, the Son will put himself under God’s authority, so that God, who gave his Son authority over all things, will be utterly supreme over everything everywhere.

Prayer: Lord, thank You that our hope is not limited to what we see or experience, today. Because Jesus is alive, we have a future that is secure and eternal. Help us to live with resurrection confidence—to trust You in every circumstance and to remember that even death has no power over us. Strengthen our faith to rest in Your victory and to walk daily in newness of life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The resurrection is more than a beautiful theological concept—it is the very foundation of our faith and the framework of our hope. Our salvation rests completely on the finished work of Christ and His victory over the grave. If Christ had not been raised, we would have no hope beyond this life. There would be no assurance of forgiveness, no promise of eternal life, and no power to transform us. But because Christ has been raised, everything changes.

Because of the resurrection:
Our faith is anchored in unshakable Truth.
Our sins are fully forgiven.
We are raised to new life—right now.
Death is no longer the end of the road.

We do not have to live defeated lives. Christ lives within us, and His resurrection power is already at work. We are not waiting for victory—we are living from Christ’s victory.
In our passage, today, the Apostle Paul addresses a dangerous misunderstanding among early believers—some were denying the resurrection of the dead. Paul responds with urgency and clarity, showing that the resurrection is not optional; it is essential to the gospel. He explains that if there is no resurrection, then Christ Himself has not been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then preaching is empty, faith is useless, sin still holds us captive, and hope is lost. Without the resurrection, the gospel collapses.

But Paul does not leave us there. He declares with confidence: “But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died” (v. 20).

1 Corinthians 15:12-20 NLT The Resurrection of the Dead
12 But tell me this—since we preach that Christ rose from the dead, why are some of you saying there will be no resurrection of the dead? 13 For if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised either. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then all our preaching is useless, and your faith is useless. 15 And we apostles would all be lying about God—for we have said that God raised Christ from the grave. But that can’t be true if there is no resurrection of the dead. 16 And if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins. 18 In that case, all who have died believing in Christ are lost! 19 And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world.

20 But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died.

This is our assurance. Jesus is the “first-fruits”—the beginning of what is to come. His resurrection guarantees our resurrection. What happened to Him will happen to all who belong to Him.

So today, let resurrection hope rise above every fear and silence every doubt. The empty tomb is not just a moment in history—it is the power shaping our present and securing our future.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for the truth and power of the resurrection. Help us to live each day anchored in this reality—that Christ is risen and alive in us. Teach us to walk in victory, not defeat, and to trust fully in the hope You have secured for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.