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THE RISEN SAVIOUR
FRIDAY, MARCH 26
Acts 26:1-23

1 Corinthians 15:16-19

 

“If in this life only
we have hope in Christ,

we are of all men most miserable.”

 

THE RISEN SAVIOUR
 
Paul received his commission directly from the resurrected Christ. It was the compelling reason for his willingness to suffer and die for the task he was given. It was not his own feelings that moved him. The power of the resurrection motivated him to go and preach the gospel. No one will be able to persevere in the hardship of serving God, especially in missions fields, without encountering the risen Christ.
 
The hope of the resurrection: Paul was introduced by Festus to King Agrippa. Paul was presented as the one whom the Jews declared that “he ought not to live any longer” (Acts 25:24). He was allowed to defend himself. He acknowledged that King Agrippa was an expert “in all customs and questions which are among the Jews” (Acts 26:3). The word “expert” (Acts 26:3) describes someone who is thoroughly acquainted with something. Paul recounted the conversion experience he had with Jesus. This was Paul’s message: the hope of the resurrection which is in the Lord Jesus Christ, when God resurrected from the dead.
 
The meeting with the resurrected: Paul declared to them what really happened during his conversion. He did not change his testimony and did not compromise but maintained the truth of what had happened to him. He met the resurrected Saviour and that made him turn 180 degrees to repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul truly believed he met his resurrected Saviour.
 
Read John 11:25-26. Paul made it his marching order to proclaim to all the people that they who confess the risen Christ have eternal life.
 
So also must we who have experienced true salvation in Christ. Our experience with Christ must move us to continue witnessing to others. We are assured of that hope of the resurrection through our encounter with Him as we live our lives for His glory and honour. Whether they be ordinary men or high officials in our countries, let us be brave and bold to present the gospel of salvation.
 
THOUGHT: Do I believe in my heart that Christ is risen from the dead?

PRAYER: Father, open my mouth to declare the resurrection of Christ.

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