Living the Resurrection

Monday, April 21

Living the Resurrection

But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! Mark 16:6

Yesterday, all over the world, believers gathered to celebrate the miracle of Resurrection Sunday.

Jesus is risen. He has conquered sin, defeated death, and reclaimed eternal life for all who believe in Him. This is the miracle of the cross — and the power of the empty tomb.

But now… it’s Monday.

The weekend high fades. The Sunday dinner gone. The celebrations quiet.

The flowers wilt. The brunch dishes are put away.

And Monday returns — often the most forgettable, mundane day of the week.

But for the believer, this Monday is not just another Monday.

Because Resurrection isn’t a one-day event — it’s a forever reality. Nothing was ever the same after Jesus rose from the grave.

When a man who claimed to be God rises from the dead, “business as usual” is no longer an option. From that moment on, we are confronted with a choice: We either live as if Jesus truly rose — or we don’t. There is no in-between. Resurrection isn’t a nice story to reflect on once a year. It’s the foundation of our faith — the anchor of our hope. It changes everything.

Today, we don’t just return to work or routine — we carry the resurrection into our Monday. Let the same joy that rang out in churches yesterday ring out in your words today.

Let the same hope that filled your heart on Sunday guide your decisions, your mindset, and your purpose today.

Who in your life still needs to know that Sunday’s empty tomb is Monday’s greatest news?

Prayer for today: Good and gracious God, the heavens and the earth still rejoice in the good news that entered the world through Your Son. In Him, we have an anchor for our hope — firm and secure. Through Him, we are new creations — with new life, new breath, and renewed purpose. Let us go forth from worship filled with Your presence and ready to share the good news to the ends of the earth. Our salvation and our trust are in You, Lord — this day and forevermore. Amen.