Voices In The Wilderness!

The Victory That Changed Everything…

Today, on Resurrection Day, Sunday, April 5th, 2026, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ! I remember since being a child, a teen, young adult, and an adult having listened to a multitude of sermons about the Resurrection of Christ. I often wondered if I fully understood what Christ’s Resurrection truly meant. 

Let’s be direct today, the Resurrection isn’t simply about Jesus rising, so let me provide some historical context for you. Prior to the Resurrection of Christ, death seemed to be the end. Consider, that before his death, death was thought to be the end of existence. It’s hard to conceive for those of us born after the death of Christ. Understand that before Christ’s death and resurrection, humanity didn’t have much hope. Death was the end. 

Death as Silence: 

“For in death there is not remembrance of you; in the grave who will give you praise?” – Psalm 6:5. 

No Return: 

“He who goes down to the grave does not come up…he shall never return to his house.” – Job 7:9-10.

The Dead Know Nothing:

“For the living know that they will die; But the dead know nothing…they have no reward.” – Ecclesiastes 9:5. 

He Does Not Rise : 

“Man lies down and does not rise…till the heavens are no more, they will not awake.” – Job 14:10-12. 

This is significant, because before Jesus’ time on Earth, humanity saw darkness and no hope. This seemed like simply the end. 

Jesus Brings Change! 

There are a few changes based on Christ’s Resurrection, which begins with the understanding that death is no longer final. The Word shares, “Where, O death, is your victory? Where , O death, is your sting?” – 1 Corinthians 15:55. Death in modern times is like a door to the next stage of existence. This was a drastic change from the past. This creates the idea that your past doesn’t define you because your failures aren’t final. Today, Easter or the Resurrection Day reminds us that what seems like the worst moment, death, isn’t the end of the story. It marks a new beginning.

The other change the Resurrection brought, which is not discussed as much, was the idea that eternal life doesn’t begin when you die. Instead, it begins the moment God brings you to life inside! This change highlights that we were alive physically, but disconnected spiritually as a form of death. Also, that self-improvement isn’t enough – there is a spiritual resurrection that happens and changes us.  Remember, Salvation isn’t a process, it occurs instantaneously, it’s transformation! “But in fact, you were dead…God raised us up with Christ.” -Ephesians 2:1,6.

This Resurrection Day, this Easter, let us be reminded that we have been re-born inside. Also that Jesus removed the sting of death. So, let peace replace anxiety, joy replace turmoil, purpose replace uncertainty, security replace insecurity! You have been re-born, so stand in faith in your change and grow daily! 

Happy Resurrection Day to you all and may the Lord bless and keep you! 

Remember, the Gospel is good news for all situations!