Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:1-20, Psalm 16:8-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
When left unchecked, doubt will attempt to suffocate our faith and leave us stuck. Attempting to distort our vision and relationship with Christ, doubt brings our facts to the forefront in the form of potential scenarios and chaotic realities as proof that maybe what God declares is possible is actually impossible. Even as we read scriptures declaring how God delivers on His promise time and time again, doubt repeatedly takes on a life of its own.
If you have ever doubted God’s delivering on a promise, you are in company with some of the disciples seen in Matthew 28. Jesus has died, and Mary Magdalene and Mary are at His tomb. While they expect to find His body lying in the tomb, we read their wide range of emotions as they realize that the Savior has risen! Not only alive, but risen “just as he said” (v.6). When the women rush to share the news, we surprisingly see the word doubt on the page. The disciples also had a wide range of responses—“When they saw him, they worshiped, but some doubted” (v.17). They questioned what was unfolding right in front of them because it was incomprehensible!
The same people who walked with Jesus during His earthly ministry and witnessed His miracles—the ones He specifically told of His return—distrusted what their eyes were seeing.
Relating to some of the disciples at this moment is not a hard stretch for some of us. The doubt we may experience as we encounter certain challenges, we see in action with some of the disciples. How often have we struggled to believe in the fulfillment of a specific promise God has made? We weather seasons when we feel the scriptures do not apply because victory, healing, or peace seems impossible in this particular storm. How many times are we shocked by the unwavering consistency of God toward His people and delivering on His word when it’s the exact thing He’s promised to do?
Yet, still, we know the truth! We know God’s voice! No matter what past circumstances or the present culture or even the thundering chant of disbelief says, Jesus always delivers on His promises to us. His follow-through is perfect.
Psalm 16:8–11 encourages us to always keep our eyes on the Lord even when we do not know the outcome. When the facts tell us to go a different direction and the steps forward are trembling ones, we are to remain steady, lean on Him, and find joy in His presence. As we reflect on moments when God has instructed us to move forward as significant decisions need to be made, or when dynamics appear to be irreversible, there God is. Even in the storm, He is there, promising to cover and keep us—at times, even amid our struggle to belief.
Jesus defeated death. He rose again. Just like He said!
Written by Bethny Ricks
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We serve an amazing God Who is capable of the impossible! Nothing is too hard for Him!
MARI V… verse 8… oops!
My God keeps His promises. When I feel doubt and fear, I need to remember that. The Bible is a record of promises made amd fulfilled. It is an antidote to my doubts.
I don’t know if you are in the Facebook group, MARI V., but I thought of you, while singing verse 7 of “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” (Samuel Medley).
I posted a pic and comment in the FB group.
Just. As. He. Said.
Christ the Lord has risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say Alleluia! So happy to hear that Jack and Steve went to church today. I hope and pray that everyone is having a blessed Easter Sunday celebrating our Savior’s Resurrection.
He is Risen. Hallelujah. I danced and jumped so much this morning in worship you guys. Hallelujah. Come alive in the Name of Jesus. Come back to life. Get out of the grave. In Jesus’ Mighty Name.
Lifting you up in prayers.❤️
Praise God for this glorious Resurrection Sunday today and forever more.⭐⭐⭐
Happy Easter ladies!! He is Risen! I felt a joy I couldn’t really explain this morning—definitely the Lord working in me. My “friend” was serving with the tech team today, so I didn’t get to see him unfortunately. I do have a peace about it, but I am pretty disappointed at the same time. I feel annoyed at myself that I’m making this about me, rather than focusing on Christ this weekend. I am so thankful for Jesus and I felt so joyful as we worshipped this morning. I am balancing joy and this longing for my friend to ask me out. I also struggle with what I should do on my end, if I should set up a game night or something in hopes that he would come. I don’t want to be as forward as I was with the previous guy…I know I have to let him initiate. Well, I will be going to a new girlfriend’s house for dinner in a little bit. Praying I would be thankful for the friends I have and be present, and lookout for the interests of others, even though I am wishing I was spending it with my other “friend” instead. The Lord is Risen!! I have joy because of him, even when it’s hard.
v6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Happy Resurrection Day sweet she’s love you all to SO much! I’m excited as my son who was away for the weekend comes home this morning as he is serving at his church and the the three( my daughter, son and I) will attend Resurrection Sunday service together. God is good!
“He is not here. For he has risen, JUST AS HE SAID” Matthew 28:6 —even in death He is a promise keeper!! Focused on what he says more than what anything else says! Happy Resurrection Sunday ladies!! Please TRUST in Gods promises this year, trust in His word for it is true, alive and the same today!!! ☮️❤️to all you she’s !
The last verse in Matthew is really getting me this morning…” I will be with you always, until the end of age.” I love this promise from Jesus to us.
This is my first Easter not with my Church family of 12+ years. I am a little sad, missing them, but thankful for the ones Jesus has provided for me since leaving last year. And extremely thankful for my SRT sisters! Loving and thinking of each one of you today.
Happy Easter everyone! HE IS RISEN!
Happy Easter! Come and see! All that He has done!
Happy Easter ladies!! Praying you all have a great day! What a great Lenten season it was with you all. @MIA Faith – praying for you today sweet sister and your family. I hope you feel Gods presence today. And praying for anybody who’s dealing with the loss of a family member. @SARAH D – praying your friend did the right thing and asked you out. He’d be silly not to.
Such a blessed Resurrection Sunday!
Steve and I attended Madi and Phil’s church. Two men helped us find a place to sit, move a chair from the row so Steve could have his wheelchair in the row instead of out in the aisle. Such a blessing even though it may seem insignificant.
Have a wonderful day, dear sister she’s!
Thankful you got to go to church sweet Lynn. ❤️
Happy Easter everyone
Incomprehensible, indeed. Amen.
May each of my dear sisters here have a blessed Resurrection Day.
Hallelujah! Happy Easter all!!
“He is not here, He is risen, just as He said.” Hallelujah!! No other “god” can claim this truth – but Christ alone! Happy Resurrection Sunday! May each and every one of you be blessed today in the remembrance of the greatest sacrifice ever given. ❤️✝️
@Lynne from Alabama – Praise God! I just prayed for you this morning, and for all caregivers, praising God with you for this dear friend who is serving today so you can go in person.
Happy Easter!
Hole is risen indeed! Hallelujah!
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He is risen! Thank You Lord Jesus ❤️
SRT team, thank you for today’s bonus podcast episode with Amanda and Raechel reading today’s Scripture. It was a sweet way to end this study.
The King is Risen! Hallelujah! Happy Easter, my dear sisters. It has been a joy to walk this Lenten season with you all. May the promise of this moment fills your hearts with hope and celebration!
Oh ladies, this statement from Bethany right here “ When the facts tell us to go a different direction and the steps forward are trembling ones, we are to remain steady, lean on Him, and find joy in His presence.” This statement is what God has been calling me to in the last couple of months of struggles in my family. I pray I do not lose sight of trusting Him. He is faithful!
Christ is risen! He has provided a way for our sins to be forgiven and for us to have a relationship with the Father. I offer you praise Lord and a gracious thank you!
HALLELUJAH!!!!! He is risen indeed!✨✨✨
He has RISEN! Yes, Praise God, for the Son who gives eternal life! The King of Kings! Not only do we have Salvation but we get to have him on the inside, better that they had. (Seems hard to believe, but that is what he said!) So we should live as if we know it, we have resurrection power! We have healing power, made new by him.
Please Lord give us an unwavering belief and standing firm on your promises, standing on the rock! We are chosen, free and forgiven! We have a future!
“I Was Made For More” by Josh Baldwin (with Jen Johnson!) So good!
@Lynn, so thrilled for you that you get to go to church!!
Have a blessed Easter She’s!
Amen! Blessings❤️
Happy Resurrection Day to all of you, sweet sisters! I am actually going to be able to go to church today because someone offered to stay with Jack so I could go. I am very excited since I haven’t been the past two Easter’s! May the name of Jesus be lifted up today all across the world and many people confess Him as their Lord and Savior (including all our prodigals)!
I am praying for each of you daily! ❤️❤️
I know that my Redeemer lives! Alleluia! Happy Easter all ✝️❤️
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you.”
And I am one of the billions since that day, who heard and turned to follow. Thank You, Lord Jesus. MARANATHA!
I pray all who visit a church today are welcomed with open arms and joy. That they move closer to the cross and even embrace it.
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He is risen, He is risen indeed! Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus, Happy Easter everyone!
Amen
“Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Hallelujah!”
Hallelujah. Have a beautiful Easter
Just like He said..
HE IS RISEN!
HALLELUJAH.
HALLELUJAH.
HALLELUJAH.
HE is Lord indeed!
BUT GOD..
Happy Resurrection Sunday, dear hearts covered in HALLELUJAH love and hugs..❤️
He is risen indeed!
Christ is risen… He is risen, indeed. Hallelujah!
Just wanted to share something kinda funny… at VBS a few years ago, there was a line in one of the songs that went like this… “He is risen! He is risen! He is risen from the tomb as he said!” One of the little girls misunderstood and sang it this way… “He is risen! He is risen! He is risen from the two monkeys’ heads!” Whaaaaat?!?! I wish I could share the tune, so you could see how that mistake could be made.
Have a blessed Resurrection Sunday, sweet sisters. ❤️