BIGGER ON THE INSIDE

Ephesians 1:19 NLT I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.

If you ever watched Dr. Who and his time machine you will know the ‘Tardis’ blue police box, which was small on the outside but much bigger when you went inside, and it travelled through time and space!😊

If we’ve asked Jesus into our lives then He has recreated our spirits and made us new creations, and as I thought about it I realised we’re a bit like the Tardis! We may look as though we’re ordinary human beings on the outside but inside we have the Spirit of God Himself and our capacity is now much bigger!😊

Just think, Ephesians 1:8 NLT He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. We have access to the wisdom of God! Jesus has also delegated His authority to us and told us that what we bind on earth will be bound in heaven, what we loose on earth will be loosed in heaven; that all things are possible to the one who believes!

God has also given us the spiritual gifts like prophecy, knowledge, and discernment. He’s given us the gift of faith to see things change when we believe, the gift of healings and miracles which transform lives. But even more, He has given us the gospel to share which will change time and eternity forever for the people who accept it.😊

Jesus’ death and resurrection changed everything so we can use the wisdom, the resources and authority God has placed inside us, and share the good news that this life is not all there is, but there is hope for the future, forgiveness and peace with God through Jesus and it’s all available right now. 

Lord open our eyes to know You and what You have already placed within us, that we’re much bigger on the inside than we are on the outside. In Jesus name. Amen.

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THE TRIUMPH OF THE EMPTY TOMB!

Luke 24:5-6 NLT 

The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. 

Then the men asked, 

“Why are you looking among the dead 

for someone who is alive? 

He isn’t here! 

He is risen from the dead! …

For the disciples and Jesus the week leading up to the Resurrection was a story of temptation, trial and trauma but finally of absolute triumph. 

The Crisis of the Cross became the Triumph of the Empty Tomb!

Sometimes our lives reflect that week. Those times of trials and being tempted to make a wrong choice; when trauma may suddenly hit the family and we’re confused and can’t understand it all. A bit like the disciples probably felt when they woke up early on Sunday morning and pulled the sheets up over their heads, not wanting to face the day alone without The Master, not knowing God had already done the impossible!

They had no idea of the joy still to come, no idea of the victory that was already unfolding because they were only part way through, and they didn’t know the end from the beginning. But God did!

We can take such hope from it all because we’re this side of the Cross and the Resurrection and we have a certain hope beyond all hopes.😊 We are on the victory side and when we’re tempted to look at our story when it’s only part way through, God keeps reminding us we can look at the Resurrection and know Jesus has given us His victory, that joy is on it’s way and give God all the thanks and praise for all He is doing, and all He has done.

Romans 12:2 NKJV looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. That’s a picture of victory! 

When we see the upsets in the world let’s not forget to keep looking to Jesus because there is always hope in Him. It’s all about Jesus and He is now sat down at God’s right hand, in victory! 

We can join together and celebrate and shout for joy today because we have a Saviour, a Redeemer and He has given us hope beyond all expectation. He has made a way back to His Father. 

Christ is Risen indeed! Hallelujah! Thank You Jesus. Amen.

Be blessed this Easter Day.x😊

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