He's Alive

Acts 25:17-19 NIV

When they came here with me, I did not delay the case, but convened the court the next day and ordered the man (Paul) to be brought in. [18] When his accusers got up to speak, they did not charge him with any of the crimes I had expected. [19] Instead, they had some points of dispute with him about their own religion and about a dead man named Jesus who Paul claimed was alive.

We all like Paul stand accused of the same "crime" of proclaiming that Jesus is Alive.

Of course, the world laughs and declares Him just a dead man named Jesus.

I expect each one of you reading this have had your faith put "on trial" by friends, foes or even family members who don't believe.

How do I know that Jesus is Alive? Through a personal relationship with Him. True believers enjoy a glorious moment by moment interaction with Him.

He speaks through His Word, through circumstances, dreams and visions too.

As we spend time listening and trusting, His Voice becomes ever more clear - leading and guiding throughout our lives till we reach our Heavenly destination.

There we will dwell face to face with Him forever.

It is true that Jesus did die and was buried, but that wasn't the end of His story.

He conquered death for us and rose again.

No other faith proclaims this - only Jesus offers Hope beyond the grave.

Revelation 1:17-18 NIV

When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then He placed His right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I AM the First and the Last. [18] I AM the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I AM alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.

This blessed assurance given by the Holy Spirit sustains us until the day we see Him face to face.

Don't be afraid to proclaim that Jesus is Alive!