February 1, 2025

At the heart of our Christian faith lies a miracle so profound that everything else hinges upon it: the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ. This message from 1 Corinthians 15 reminds us that the gospel isn't just about Jesus dying for our sins—it's about Him rising again and being seen by over 500 witnesses. This resurrection is God's receipt, His confirmation that the payment for our sin went through. We're all resting on miracles, whether we realize it or not. The skeptic must account for how something came from nothing, how order emerged from chaos, how life sprang from non-life. But we who believe rest on the miracle that Jesus did exactly what He said He would do: He died, was buried, and rose again on the third day. This isn't myth or legend—it's validated history. The disciples didn't just claim resurrection; they died proclaiming it. As one observer noted, the Watergate conspirators couldn't keep a lie for three weeks, yet twelve apostles maintained their testimony for forty years through beatings, torture, and martyrdom. The resurrection means death has died. Sin no longer has dominion over us. We're now united with Christ in His death and His resurrection, which means we have the power to say no to sin and yes to God. This week, let's step out of our comfort zones and say yes to discipleship—whether through prayer, confession, accountability, or fasting. The resurrection isn't just historical fact; it's the foundation for how we live today.