Morning Devotion Podcast

Have you ever asked yourself this question: “If Jesus died and rose again after three days, where exactly did He go during that time? Was it heaven or was it hell?"

Jesus not only conquered Sin and Death but he also had to conquer the Grave because THE GRAVE IS WHERE RESURRECTION BEGINS.

Resurrection takes a Man from Captivity to Liberty and Freedom in Christ.

You are translated from Darkness to Light; from Death to Life and from Weakness to Strength.

Resurrection takes a Man from Ignorance to Wisdom through Christ who is the Wisdom of God.

Philippians 3:10

Why is the resurrection of Jesus so important that it is the central doctrine of the Christian Faith?

Why is our Faith not just in who Jesus is but what Jesus did?

One major fact about Resurrection is that all men and women will experience it and it’s either to be with God or to experience Eternal Damnation.

Acts 24:15 which was a statement made by Apostle Paul reads and I quote “Having a hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust”.

It is impossible to understand the Resurrection until you understand four important concepts: SIN, DEATH, HELL and the GRAVE.

The Sin of Man is what gave Death the license and power to kill because God had said previously that “For in the day that thou eat this fruit, thou shalt surely die”.

Philippians 3:10

Have you ever gone through a life situation where you had to suffer blame or endure pain just to repair a fractured relationship with a loved one?

What you know about Jesus is important but what you believe about Jesus is equally important and fundamental because it strengthens your conviction about God, his Word and his promises over your life. 

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not first a call to be a church member, but a call to have a one on one relationship with Jesus. True fellowship with the body of Christ is what flows from this personal relationship with Christ.

The death of Jesus is an expression of God’s Love for humankind. It was out of love that God sent his only son to pay the price for our sins.

Philippians 3:10

Why did Jesus have to come to earth to die for mankind and why was he the perfect sacrifice for the sin of mankind? 

Why did the restoration of man have to involve the shedding of blood?

 God made man in his image and gave him authority over creation to reflect his righteous rule while being connected to him as their source. 

Just the way a fish cannot do without water and a tree cannot do without the earth, Man was created to be connected to God as his source, sustainer and shield.

Death is when the Spirit of God is disconnected from the spirit of man and man is isolated from God.

The Good News is that the dominion of the kingdom of God now resides in humans through the Spirit of God within.

Philippians 3:10

Are you walking in the newness of life that comes with the resurrection power of Christ? 

What does it mean for you to appropriate the victory of Christ in your own life? 

Have you fully reckoned yourself as crucified with Christ? 

How does living in this truth change your perspective on temptation and sin?

The celebration of Easter is not a religious ceremony, rather, it’s a commemoration of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ and the consequent victory we now have on account of his finished work.

As a believer in Christ you need to reckon within yourself that you have been raised up with Christ and it is no longer you that is living, it is now Christ that is living through you by Faith.

Philippians 3:10

For how long will you keep blaming others for where you are in life?

What if the very peace you seek lies on the other side of letting go?

Sometimes you have to intentionally face the truth and take responsibility for your life even if you were a victim of trauma.

This is not because you want to prove a point or you want to please your neighbor but because of your peace of mind.

You no longer want your mind to be a victim of your past and so you choose to make a decision not to dwell on it again.

Don’t be too quick to respond. Learn how to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Our emotions are like water, depending on the seasons it can change.

Hebrews 12:15

What role does forgiveness play in the healing process of an individual who has been hurt?

What are some biblical principles or strategies for overcoming bitterness and how can we apply them in practical ways to our everyday lives?

Learn to admit that you are hurt, broken or struggling emotionally. It doesn't mean you are weak, it just means you have decided to let go of it and let God step in.

There is something about verbalizing what you are going through to another person that does wonders that can’t be explained. Although the balance is that when it comes to sharing our personal experiences we must learn to use wisdom.

You have to learn to forgive yourself and move on. Stop punishing yourself for something that no longer exists in the sight of God.

Hebrews 12:15

Can you truly heal from what you refuse to acknowledge?

If ignoring pain could erase it, why do so many people still struggle with emotional wounds from years ago?

The process of healing emotional wounds is not something that happens overnight. God already knows what is in your heart, but He still wants you to bring it to Him because acknowledging your pain is a vital step in the healing process.

Hebrews 12:15

If 95% of the time people don’t intend to hurt us, isn’t it worth questioning our own perceptions before reacting?

Could it be that the offense you feel is more about your emotional state than the actual actions of others?

In most cases, you cannot control how others will act or react towards you, but you can control your actions and reactions towards them and the irony is that this is the foundation of emotional maturity.

Those who have been deeply hurt often find themselves searching for the perfect partner, the perfect colleagues, the perfect neighborhood, the perfect church, the perfect pastor, and so on.

However, as long as we live in this human body, the perfection we seek will remain unattainable.

Hebrews 12:15

Why do so many people carry the weight of past mistakes, even when they were the victims?

Could it be that the anger we express toward others is actually rooted in unresolved pain within us?

Learn to separate what you do from who you are. You can make mistakes in life, but don't let them define your identity or rob you of self-love to reflect the nature and character of Christ.

Hebrews 12:15