THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD
1 Corinthians 15:12–23
“But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen,” 1 Corinthians 15:13
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is symbolic and can be said to be the icing on the cake. It is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Without it, our hope would be empty, and our faith would be in vain. Apostle Paul makes it clear that if Christ did not rise from the dead, then there would be no forgiveness of sins, no victory over death, and no eternal life. But praise be to God, “Christ is risen” indeed! The resurrection of Jesus guarantees the resurrection of all who belong to Him and have been sealed by His blood. Just as death came through Adam, bringing sin and separation, life comes through Jesus Christ, bringing reconciliation and eternal hope. For believers, the grave is not the end but the doorway to everlasting life with God.
This truth should shape the way we live daily. We do not grieve as those without hope, nor do we fear death, because Christ has conquered it. Our mission is to remain steadfast in faith, knowing that our labour in the Lord is not in vain. Let us live with resurrection power, walking in victory, sharing the hope of eternal life, and looking forward to the day when mortality will be swallowed up in immortality. This is the true identity of the believer; we have hope in the resurrection of Christ, and we have victory over the works of darkness. May this truth direct and guide our path.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the hope of resurrection. Help me to live daily in the power of Christ’s victory over death. Amen.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING
DAY 89 Numbres27:12-23; -Num 29:1-11; Luke 8:1-18; Psalm 38:12-22
THE HOPE OF GLORIFICATION
1 Corinthians 15:33–44
“It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power.” 1 Corinthians 15:43
Every believer is confronted with the reality of mortality which is captured with weakness, pain, and the frailty of this earthly body. When we experience Aging, sickness, and even death, it reminds us that our present form is temporary. Yet Paul gives us a profound truth that what is sown in weakness will one day be raised in glory. The body that dies in frailty will be transformed into a body full of power and immortality. Like a seed buried in the ground, death may look like the end, but in God’s design, it is the beginning of something far greater. Just as the seed must “die” to produce new life, our earthly bodies must perish so that God can clothe us with incorruptible ones, fit for eternity with Him.
It is this hope that makes us not to weep over death like the world does. Because to the believer, death is an escape route to the greater good. It is this consciousness that reminds us not to be deceived by worldly influences, but to pursue holiness and walk in faith. For the resurrection assures us that our struggles, sacrifices, and even suffering are not in vain. The same God who raised Jesus will raise you in glory, power, and victory to manifest your full potential as a child of God. Beloved, live with eternity in view.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the promise of resurrection. Help me to live daily in the light of this eternal hope. Amen.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING
DAY 90 Numbers 29:12-40, -Num31:1-24; Luke 8:19-39; Psalm39:1-13
DO YOU BELIEVE GOD?
1 Samuel 1:1–10
And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the Lord, and wept in anguish. 1 Samuel 1:10
Hannah was in distress and knew who to take her plight to. Rather than unleash her pain on Peninnah who intentionally tormented her, she turned to God and emptied all her sorrows at the feet of the Lord. She believed in God to turn her situation around. As believers, this should be our emergency response and intentional move for every situation we face. Do not turn to man as your first port of call or wallow in self-pity and murmurings. Take it all to God in prayer and lay it at His feet. By doing this, you show that you truly believe in God and His ability to answer prayers.
Hannah also wept sore before the Lord. She invested her emotions in her prayers, it was a symbol of her vulnerability and desperation. When we invest all our emotions in prayers, we show that we are holding nothing back, that we have nothing to hide and that we depend solely on God for an answer. We lay completely vulnerable before our maker and make our petition known with the whole of our hearts. Although it is okay to open ourselves to God in the place of prayer, we must remember that it is the prayer of faith that God answers. Get into today trusting God completely by bringing every situation before Him in prayer.
Prayer
Dear Father, today and always I decide to trust You completely and bring before You all my petitions in Jesus’ name. Amen.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING
DAY 91 Numbers 31:25-54, -Num.32; Luke 8:40-56,-Lk 9:1-9; Psalm 40:1-8
BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING
1 Samuel 1:6-8
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6
The book of Samuel opens with the story of Elkanah and his two wives. Peninnah had children, but Hannah did not. Elkanah loved Hannah even though she was childless, but regardless of her husband’s love, Hannah was constantly taunted by her co-wife, Peninnah. The Bible records that Hannah went to the temple, possibly just after another session of taunting and in the bitterness of her soul, cried out to God. Her prayer gives us a picture of the state of her heart. Perhaps she remembered that God had looked upon the affliction of Sarah, the matriarch of Israel and that God had shown the same grace to Rebekah when Isaac prayed for her.
In verse 18 of the same chapter, we see also that when she rose from her prayer, she was no longer sad. Her countenance had changed. The Lord instructs us to drop our anxiety and instead offer prayers with thanksgiving. The change in countenance must be the result of what is promised in Philippians 4:7 (KJV) “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” This peace is not only rooted in the assurance that God can do what you have asked but also, that ultimately, He will do what is best for you. Do you believe?
Prayer
Dear Lord, I cast my cares on You, and I thank You for taking care of me in Jesus’ name. Amen
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING
DAY 92 Numbers 33,-Num.34; -Luke 9:10-27; Proverbs 8:22-31
REFLECTING ON CALVARY
Matthew 27:27-31, Isaiah 53:3-5
But He was wounded for our transgressions; He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5
Do we really understand the weight of what Jesus did for us? Because honestly, salvation feels so simple. So beautifully accessible. We open our mouths, believe in our hearts, and grace rushes toward us freely. Salvation brought grace, freedom, redemption, and so much more into our lives with such simplicity. But when we look closely at the things that happened on the cross of Calvary, we must be reminded that the ease we enjoy today was not easy for our Lord Jesus, who bore the pain.
Behind this ease were nails piercing through His flesh. Behind this ease was Jesus, who was given vinegar at the moment He needed water the most. Even today, the mere smell or taste of vinegar makes us recoil, yet that was what He was offered in His moment of deepest thirst. Behind this ease was someone who was brutally, and I mean brutally, tortured. And the most amazing part is that He did all of these willingly. He submitted Himself for us. So today, slow down and truly take a moment of retrospect. It’s easy to move on with life and forget the weight behind this gift, but not today. Take some time today to just reflect. Think intentionally about the sacrifice behind your salvation.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for the sacrifice behind my salvation. Help me never take it lightly in Jesus’ name. Amen.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING
DAY 93 Numbers 35,-Num.36:1-12; Luke 9:28-56; Psalm 40:9-17
IT HAPPENED AS HE SAID
Matthew 27:62-66, 28:1-7
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said … Matthew 28:6
Easter is a time to reflect on the sacrifice of Christ for the salvation of humanity. His coming was to identify with our weakness; His death was to pay the penalty for our sins; His resurrection was to confirm the acceptability of His sacrifice, validate our faith, and assure us of spending eternity in His presence.
The powers of the world fought to stop His resurrection; as though human effort could undo divine decree. This was the final attempt of the devil to thwart God’s purpose. They killed Him to stop Him but they somehow perceived that there was more to stopping Him than death. He said He would be killed; so their hatred and opposition fulfilled the prophecy. He said He will resurrect after three (3) days; so their anxiety to stop the prophecy is understandable. They were in a futile race to stop the word of the Word. Their efforts to oppose God did nothing but fulfil His word. The rulers of this world will always seek to oppose the word of the Lord. But the irony is that their opposition will be used by God to fulfil His word. “He is risen, as He said,” is a testament of the potency of His word. They spoke and plotted to stop what He said, but His resurrection confirmed their failure and reaffirmed the power of His word. Child of God, it is not about what the enemy has spoken or planned; it is about what God has said; just believe Him. In the final scheme of things, the world will bow the knee and affirm that all things happened as He said they would. The unbeliever may dispute now, but ultimately they will admit, probably when it is too late, that all things happened as He said. Would you believe Him now and run to Him for eternal life? Jesus can save you.
Prayer
Lord, I believe that all things will happen as You said they will. May this knowledge both strengthen and keep me in check. Amen.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING
DAY 94 Deuteronomy 1,-Deut 2:1-23; Luke 9:57-62,-Lk 10:1-24; Psalm 41:1-6
OUR INHERITANCE IN CHRIST
Matthew 28:2-7; 1 Peter 1:3-5
Just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection. Romans 6:4–5
One thing Scripture makes very clear is that the resurrection did not just prove God’s power; it released so many benefits into our lives. Paul explains that “And if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins.” (1 Corinthians 15:17 NLT). This means the moment Jesus rose, everything changed for us. Romans 4:25 (NLT) says, He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.” So the resurrection is not an event we just celebrate; it is the foundation of every spiritual benefit we enjoy today.
Because He rose, you have justification; you stand before God without condemnation. He rose so you can have access; the veil tore, and you can now approach God freely. Because He rose, you have a new life; you were raised with Him to walk in newness of life. “Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” (Matthew 28:18 NIV). So, you now enjoy authority, and that authority covers you. Because He rose, you have hope; a living hope, not a fragile one, and of course, you have victory, a guarantee that no situation in your life is ever truly hopeless. Today and beyond, be reminded that the resurrection is not a story; it is your inheritance in Christ. Live each day in the reality of His resurrection, knowing that you are a new creation with limitless potential and purpose.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for the benefits Your resurrection has released into my life. Help me live boldly in the power, freedom, and newness You paid for in Jesus’ name. Amen.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING
DAY 95 Deuteronomy 2:24-37, -Deut 4:1-14; Luke 10:25-42,-Lk 11:1-4; Psalm 41:7-13
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