The resurrection is a power. Read Romans 8:9-11. The Greek word "dunamis" is translated into English as “power". Dunamis is not some wimpy word. It describes the exploding power of God in the world. Nothing could be more powerful than bringing the dead back to life. Jesus died on a Friday, day one. Jesus lay in the tomb on Saturday, day two. On the third day, the power of God brought the dead body of Jesus back to life. According to the Apostle Paul, the same power that brought Jesus back to life is the power of the Holy Spirit. When we repent of our sins, confess Jesus as our Lord, and believe in the resurrection, the power of the Holy Spirit lives in us. The power of the Holy Spirit transforms us into the likeness of Jesus. Resurrection power helps us to overcome sin and temptation. Because of the power of the resurrection, the old is passing away, and we are made new. The disciples, both men and women, saw the resurrection power of Jesus. Put yourself at the empty tomb. See and believe that Jesus is the resurrection and the life, the Messiah, the Son of God.

Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit, fill us with resurrection power. Lead us to be like Jesus. Help us to live as people who have received resurrection power to help transform the world. Amen.