Many Christians struggle to articulate what the resurrection means to them personally. Usually when I asked Christians what the resurrection means to them and I usually don’t get a response beyond the statement that it demonstrated God’s power over death. Is this all there is? Paul stated that if there is no resurrection, then his whole message is meaningless and we’re to be pitied for our beliefs (1 Corinthians 15:12-19)! There has to be more to the resurrection than God’s showing off his power. God has already shown off through creation, the flood, fulfilled prophecies, miracles, and even the resurrection of Lazarus from the dead. Fortunately, there is more to the resurrection. The life we possess within us is not Jesus the Man who lived, taught, and died after thirty-three years on earth. Sure, that’s part of his track record. But the life housed within us is the risen Christ, who now sits right beside God. Hence, we’re not being asked to imitate the recorded actions of Jesus of Nazareth. Instead, we’re invited to allow Jesus to do what he has always done—be himself. The risen Christ wants to do this through our unique personalities in every moment of every day. Imagine billions of unique canvases throughout history—different sizes, shapes, and textures. The Master Painter wants to paint expressions of himself on your life. You might say, “Who am I to display God’s life?” But God wants to make his mark on your life with beautiful brushstrokes that only he can fashion together to create a masterpiece. Although God has painted his heart out countless times throughout history, he jealously desires to do it all over again on your canvas and my canvas. Somehow it is quality art in a different style every time.
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:43:37 +0000
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