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After three full days and nights in the heart of the earth, just after sundown on Saturday—marking the beginning of the first day of the week by God’s calendar—the stone was rolled away, not to let Jesus out, but to let the world in. The tomb was empty. The grave clothes lay undisturbed. The body was gone—not stolen, not hidden, but risen. Matthew 28:6 declares the angel’s triumphant words: “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said.” That empty tomb is not just the final note of the Passion—it is the thunderous beginning of resurrection power.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our faith. Without it, the cross would be a tragedy, and hope would be lost. But because of it, death has been defeated, sin has been conquered, and the grave has lost its grip. As Paul boldly wrote in 1 Corinthians 15:17, “If Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.” But Jesus is risen. That stone was rolled away, and with it rolled back every doubt, every fear, and every enemy that threatened to separate us from God. The resurrection is proof that the sacrifice of Christ was accepted and that eternal life is now available to all who believe.

The power of the empty tomb reaches into every part of our lives. It brings strength to the weak, hope to the broken, and courage to the fearful. It means that no matter how dark the night, the morning will come. No matter how final the grave may seem, there is life beyond it. We no longer live under the shadow of death—we walk in the light of resurrection. Romans 6:9 reminds us, “Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.” And because He lives, so shall we.

Today, rejoice in the truth of the empty tomb. Let the power of His resurrection fill you with boldness, joy, and unwavering hope. This is not just a historical fact—it’s a present reality. The Savior who died is the Savior who lives, and He lives forevermore. The grave is empty. The King is alive. And because of that, everything has changed. Let us worship Him, not just for what He did on the cross, but for what He proved in the resurrection—Jesus Christ is Lord of life, Lord of death, and Lord of all.