Written by REVELATIONS FOR TODAY by Pastor Michael Obata
John 14:6 – New King James Version (NKJV)
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
The Easter celebration is of significant importance and is celebrated all over the world. But the big question is how many people worldwide understand its true meaning and importance. Why did CHRIST JESUS die and rise on the third day? As we get into the euphoria of the Easter holidays, let us make time to reflect on the true meaning of Easter. Most importantly, tell others of the love of GOD in CHRIST. For GOD so love the world that HE sent HIS only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Christ Jesus shall not perish but have everlasting life.
The birth of CHRIST was the promise right from the fall of Adam in the garden (Genesis 3:15). GOD made the world perfect, and HE willed all of it to Adam, and GOD blessed him, to multiply and replenish the earth. Adam lost it because of disobedience, and sin entered the world. The redemption, which is the sacrifice of CHRIST JESUS on the cross, blotted out every charge against mankind and reconciled us back to GOD (Colossians 2:11-15). We are now free from sin if we believe in our heart that Christ redeemed us and we confess it with our mouth (Romans 10:9-10). The restoration, which is the resurrection of CHRIST JESUS, restored man to a place of glory, a much better position than he was before the fall in the garden. HIS ascension also made us kings and priests unto the LORD and gave us power and authority to be all that GOD has designed us to be and triumph over satan and HIS cohorts of darkness. A perfect man with the stature of the fullness of CHRIST (Ephesians 4:13); a child of GOD (John 1:12 – not an image or likeness), a joint-heir with CHRIST seated at the right hand of the FATHER. A place of glory, a man who walks in the spirit, with the gift of the HOLYGHOST as a guarantee of GOD’s promise, with eternity set in his heart. This is a life of triumph, bliss, success, fulfilling his divine destiny, making an impact in the kingdom of GOD. Do not miss out on this glorious inheritance; make CHRIST the LORD of your life.
As we commemorate the resurrection of Christ, let us reflect on its true meaning: the gift of salvation. The big questions: Are you walking in the fullness of GOD’s glory? What happens after the Easter celebration? Are you living a glorious life? True repentance is believing in CHRIST JESUS and making HIM Lord over your life. Fervently seeking GOD’s will and purpose for your life. That is why HE is the way. Are you practising righteousness? By believing in HIS WORD: the truth and practising it through obedience to the word of GOD – The truth.
Let us therefore take the ministry of reconciliation very seriously, for we must be prepared for the second coming of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. Let us continue fervently and with all urgency the spread of the gospel, for it is the power of GOD unto salvation. This festive season is a time to celebrate and reflect on our purpose here on earth and our God-given destiny. The birth of CHRIST: GOD’s promise; HIS death on the cross: our Redemption; HIS resurrection: our Restoration; and HIS ascension our Glorification. Hallelujah! Blessed be GOD that has translated us to a place of power, authority & glory, reigning as kings and priests unto HIM. GLORY TO GOD!
Scripture meditation
Isaiah 9:6-7; Isaiah 53:4-5; John 10:10, Ephesians 2, & Revelations 5:6-10.
Prayer
Glorious FATHER, thank You for restoring me to a place of glory in CHRIST JESUS who died for me. I am born again, and I shall fulfil your will and purpose for my life, making an impact in this generation and beyond. By Your Grace, I walk in the path You have predestined for me even before the foundations of this earth, to the Glory of Your Name. In JESUS NAME.
Confession
Through Jesus Christ, I have been made a king and a priest unto the LORD; I reign on this earth. Hallelujah!