He Is Risen! Why the Resurrection Still Matters Today | Luke 24:5-6

Welcome to The Daily, where we go through the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day.

We are taking a short break from Ecclesiastes to celebrate Easter with some unique devotionals to prepare our hearts for this week in history.

Our text today is Luke 24:5-6

And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. — Luke 24:5-6

The Moment Everything Changed
The grave was sealed. The enemy thought he had won. The world had gone dark. But then—Sunday came.

The impossible happened. Jesus walked out of the tomb, alive. Death lost its sting. Sin lost its grip. The enemy lost his claim. The resurrection changed everything.

This wasn’t just a miraculous event—it was the centerpiece of our faith. Without the resurrection, Christianity crumbles. Paul put it plainly: “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17).

But He did rise. And because of that, we have hope that never dies.

Victory Over Death
Jesus didn’t cheat death—He defeated it.

Every religion and philosophy must wrestle with one undeniable reality: death comes for us all. Kings, warriors, and wise men have all fallen before it. But Jesus? He conquered it.

His resurrection was not just proof of His power—it was a promise. He told Martha before raising Lazarus: “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live” (John 11:25).

Because Jesus rose:

Sin is defeated. We are no longer slaves to it (Romans 6:6-7).
Death is conquered. It is no longer the end, but the beginning (1 Corinthians 15:54-55).
Hope is alive. Our faith is not in a dead prophet, but in a risen King!
Resurrection Power in Us
Here’s the part we often miss: the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in us today.

Paul reminds us: “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies” (Romans 8:11).

This means:

You don’t have to stay stuck in sin. His power is in you to walk in freedom.
You don’t have to fear the future. Death is no longer a threat; it’s a doorway to eternity.
You don’t have to live defeated. The same God who rolled away the stone is alive in you!
The resurrection isn’t just something we celebrate—it’s something we live in.

Are You Living Like He’s Alive?

If Jesus truly defeated death, then why do we live like we’re still in the grave?

Why do we walk in fear when we serve a risen King?
Why do we let sin hold us back when it was nailed to the cross?
Why do we live like Friday when we know Sunday has come?
Resurrection power is not just a past event—it’s a present reality. The question is, are we living in it?

So today, step into the resurrection life. Walk in boldness. Live with joy. Stand in victory. Because He is not here—He is risen!

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ASK THIS:
How does the resurrection impact the way you live daily?
What fears or sins do you need to surrender to Christ’s resurrection power?
Are you living like Jesus is truly alive? Why or why not?
How can you share the hope of the resurrection with others this week?
DO THIS:
Walk today in the confidence that Jesus’ resurrection power is alive in you—choose faith over fear, victory over defeat.

PRAY THIS:
Lord, thank You for the victory of the resurrection and the hope it gives me today. Help me to live boldly in Your power, knowing that You have conquered sin and death forever. Amen.

PLAY THIS:
Resurrection Power.