He is not here!

In my humble opinion, the most powerful four words ever uttered.
No, I'm not talking about what I tell the bill collectors when they call during dinnertime and ask for Mike.

THIS is what I'm talking about ...

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples.

Matthew 28:1-8 (NIV)

If you believe that the story of Jesus's death and resurrection is just that - a story - I would encourage you to open your mind, and your heart, to the truth. Jesus died -- was brutally murdered -- and took the sins of the world upon himself. Three days later, he arose. Not as a spirit, but as a living breathing man, walking around on earth and eating lunch with his disciples. He sits today at the right hand of God, interceding on our behalf.

I'm not one to jump in front of someone and yell "turn or burn" -- unless God tells me to. And on this day, the day of our risen Saviour, He is telling me that someone out there might read this and see the truth. Is it YOU?

Happy Easter!!