What didn't kill Him has made us stronger!
Because He lives, we are wiser, better, more loving, more confident, more self-less, less afraid, more faithful. Because He lives, we are certain God is real, able, good and generous.
The nail holes didn't disappear when He got up that morning. The nail holes remained as a sign to us that weeping and pain endure for a night...sometimes many nights, truth be told... but there is a joy that comes in the morning!
There is a salvation in the suffering.
Mary saw him early that morning. All she could do was run and tell it. (John 20:2) Before, she only believed, now she knew!
She knew exactly why she chose Jesus. It's the same reason we choose Him today:
He is the Son of God.
He is the saving instrument of God's own choosing.
He's a friend to the friendless.
He's a hope for the hopeless.
He's help for the helpless.
"He is the author and finisher of our faith." (Hebrews 12:2)
"Let the Redeemed of the Lord say so...." (Psalm 107:2)
Alleluia, He is Risen!
Rob+
