“And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: He is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.” Mark‬ ‭16:6‬ ‭KJV‬‬. These were the words of the angel to the women when they first came to the tomb of Jesus. They came seeking a dead Teacher, a good Man Who meant well. But they found out so much more that first Easter morning! They heard the greatest words that could ever be heard, “He Is risen!” Thank God that we still serve a Risen Saviour! This reminds us, as we follow Him, that suffering, darkness and even death are not the end. He, Who willingly laid down His life, also had the power to overcome death, hell and the grave. And now, because He lives, we shall live also. One day these bodies will lay down and return to dust, but through His resurrection power our spirits will be raised up to everlasting life with Him. But may we also understand that the truth of the resurrection isn’t only about us rising again after physical death. For the child of God, Resurrection means that the darkness we face in this world is not going to prevail. It means that the suffering will not always go on. And it means that when we are facing the very worst moments of our lives, wondering if there is still hope, we can rise above it all, because the resurrection life of Christ is dwelling in us! By God’s grace, let us walk each day in the risen life of our glorious Saviour and Lord.