Because of Jesus, we can rise from any circumstance. We can rise up from health issues, money issues, family issues, and work issues. We can rise up from addictions and self-destructive habits. We can rise up from toxic relationships and toxic people. We can rise up from anything and everything that distracts us from realizing the plans that God has for each and every one of us. Sometimes it seems like we are living in the darkest midnight. It may even seem like our lives are spiraling from bad to worse, but remember, Resurrection Day is here.
The last eight months has been rough. It seems like I have gone from one health crises to another. It seems like each time I begin to feel like myself, something else happens and tries to knock me down. But I know Resurrection Day is here and I will rise up from my health issues. As you reflect on the Easter message you heard and even the gatherings you may have attended with family and friends, remember that Resurrection Day is here. Jesus rose from the dead. What dead things do you need to rise up from?