Bible Passage: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16)
Scripture Reading: Genesis 3:16-24; Romans 3:9-18
Happy Easter to men everywhere!
Today, we join together with the universal Church and declare with one voice, “HE IS RISEN INDEED!”
This week, we will explore the implications of the empty tomb and what Christ has accomplished for us.
One of the most famous stories to come out of World War II is the story of Easy Company, a unit of soldiers (one unit among many) surrounded by enemy troops in the Battle of the Bulge.
The Company held on doggedly against overwhelming odds and eventually was relieved when General Patton’s armored division broke through and relieved them.
In Band of Brothers, the popular miniseries telling Easy Company’s story, it is noted that although Patton got the credit for saving the day, at no point did Easy Company acknowledge that they ever “needed saving.”
It’s a story of bravery on the battlefield and determination and grit in the face of terrifying circumstances. Easy Company’s defiant attitude about not needing saving is a testament to their courage and willingness to fight to the end.
It’s an admirable attitude in warfare.
It is not an admirable attitude in other areas.
We revere a Scripture that makes clear that no one on earth is spared from the consequences of sin, unleashed on Creation in the Garden (Genesis 3:16-24), and repeated by every human being since then (Romans 3:9-18).
Sin has led each and every one of us into division from God and others, into the grip of Satan’s power and affliction, into a life devoid of God’s life, and ultimately and finally into death.
Unlike Easy Company’s assertion, we most certainly do need saving.
But praise the Lord! When we were lost in our sin and helpless to save ourselves, God sent His Son Jesus to die on the Cross and rise from the dead to bring us into the fullness of salvation (Titus 3:4-7).
Saved from sin, saved from separation, saved from Satan’s power, saved from lifelessness, saved from death itself.
This week, we will explore and celebrate all Christ has done for us through Good Friday and Easter Sunday, stirring us to worship and faithfulness to follow the Savior who loved us so much that He did this for us.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I praise You for who You are and thank You for what You have done! I put my hope in You completely. Lead me this week into a greater understanding of Your salvation so that I may praise You with understanding for all You bought for us with Your precious life and resurrection. Amen.
Reflection: When you talked about being “saved,” what are the first things that typically come to mind? Take some time to thank Him for them today!
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