Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-21 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
Devotional: Biblically speaking the resurrection is not a religious event; it is a relational one. It was an act of love by God and by Jesus His Son, to reconcile you and me to Him. We were hopelessly lost, and He rescued us.
As we celebrate Easter, let’s remember that we’re not just celebrating a one-time event. We’re celebrating the life we now have because of the resurrection. We’ve been forgiven of our sins, but we also have been given power for our present. Power over sin and death, power for righteous living, power to live a life of love.
As Paul writes to the Ephesians: “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…” (Ephesians 3:20). That same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in you, enabling you to live in relationship with God and to extend to others what you have received from Him.
Rejoice in that truth today.
Reflect:
- In what ways might you need to recognize the power of God that is available to you each day to live a life of love?