The Ultimate Triumph

Whatever skeletons haunt your past—whatever memories shame you or condemn you—the resurrection declares that redemption is not only possible, it’s promised in Christ. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why Jesus’ victory over death is the ultimate assurance that His cross truly atoned for sin and that God’s power is able to transform hearts. Because Jesus rose, God’s power is at work to illuminate truth, renew desires, and change people from the inside out—selfishness to selflessness, despair to joy, defeat to victory. Scripture describes this resurrection transformation as putting off the old self and putting on the new (Colossians 3:9–10), becoming a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Dr. Youssef also points forward to what resurrection hope guarantees: comfort now, courage for tomorrow, and ultimate triumph when Christ returns in glory. The risen Jesus will raise the dead, make all things new, and bring history to its fulfillment—His resurrection standing as God’s pledge of complete redemption for all who surrender to Him and place Him at the center of their lives. Prayer: God, thank You for the promise of resurrection. Thank You that I experience new life even now. I trust You for that day when all will be made new. Your mercy and goodness lift me up. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace . . .” (Ephesians 1:7). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon excerpt The Power of the Resurrection: WATCH NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today’s devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer TeamsOur trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support.https://ltw.org/care💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at:https://myfaithassistant.comIf you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ.❤️ Support Leading The Way:https://www.ltw.org/donate