What makes a disciple stay true amid persecution? What inspires a Christ-follower to remain on course when culture seeks to grab them off course? What motivates long term the person who has surrendered all in the short term? What keeps us going even when the road is rough?
This one thing: The Resurrection
Have you contemplated the gravity of this one, single event in history? It transcends all others. Christ's birth was cool. His miracles were amazing too. Even raising Lazarus from the dead was the berries. But the Resurrection? Now THAT'S head and shoulders above anything else about Jesus. Why?
Without the Resurrection we have no Hope.
Without Hope we have no Purpose.
Without Purpose... why try?
Here's a challenge: Take a block of time (preferably at least a day, maybe 2 or 3) and think of nothing else in your walk with Christ than His Resurrection. Reflect on it. Read about it in scripture. Read about it in history books and commentaries. Put yourself there at the foot of the tomb. Imagine witnessing the horrible event just a couple days prior on Good Friday. Use your imagination. What do you see? What do you smell? What are your wearing? What do you hear with your ears? What are you thinking? What are you saying among the other disciples?
Engage in the reality of the Resurrection and let it light up your world. The vivid awareness of the Resurrection is in the DNA of a ministry leader who serves strong!
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