Day 310: Chronological Bible in One Year Devotional -
Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13–49; Mark 16:12–18; John 20:19–31; John 21; Matthew 28:16–20
The silence of the tomb is broken! The risen Lord walks among His followers, turning despair into hope, and fear into faith. On the road to Emmaus, two discouraged disciples speak of shattered expectations, unaware that the very One they mourn walks beside them. When Jesus breaks bread with them, their eyes are opened, and they exclaim, “Did not our hearts burn within us?”
The resurrection transforms everything. In the locked room, Jesus appears to His disciples, saying, “Peace be with you.” His presence replaces their fear with joy. To Thomas, who doubted, He offers His hands and side as proof, teaching that faith is not in what we see but in what we believe: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
By the Sea of Galilee, the risen Savior restores Peter—three denials answered by three declarations of love: “Feed My sheep.” In that moment, failure is met with forgiveness, and weakness turns into strength for the mission ahead.
Finally, on the mountaintop, Jesus commissions His followers to go and make disciples of all nations. The One who conquered death now sends His church into the world with divine authority and eternal purpose. His final promise resounds through time: “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
The resurrection is not just an event to be celebrated; it is a call to live with resurrection power—to share the good news of a living Savior who still walks with us, speaks peace, restores broken hearts, and sends us forth in His name.
Personal Reflection: The empty tomb reminds us that no situation is beyond hope. The risen Christ still meets us on the “roads to Emmaus” of life—where doubts and disappointments dwell—and reveals Himself in ways that rekindle faith. His commission is not optional; it’s our daily calling to live and proclaim His truth.
Prayer: Risen Lord, thank You for turning my despair into hope and my weakness into strength. Help me to live as a witness of Your resurrection power. Fill me with courage to share Your love and truth with others, remembering You are with me always. In Your name, Jesus, Amen.
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