It is remarkable how God played a chess game with mankind. As the Sovereign Lord, He gave His Son as the final move—a checkmate—and ended the game.
Mankind thought they were ending the ministry of Jesus. If only they had known that this was God’s plan from the very beginning. As the Sovereign God, He had orchestrated it all. They were merely walking into His divine strategy. Through it, He would win mankind back to Himself.
“Death has been swallowed up in victory.
‘Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?’
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
—1 Corinthians 15:54-57 (NIV)
That checkmate marked the end of pain, the dominion of Satan, and the beginning of a new realm—one where the Holy Spirit leads us. It is the very reason we gather to celebrate Easter.
To those who believe He gave the power to be called sons Of God, I want to remind us today: the price Jesus paid is still valid. It remains the reason why we can confidently cry out, “Abba, Father.”
Friends, I encourage you to take a moment today and reflect on this checkmate. Embrace the benefits. It brought us joy, peace, and most importantly, God gave Himself for our salvation, so we can be free from the shackles of the enemy.
The blood of Jesus has a voice.
It calls out to us continuously—seeking, interceding, and atoning on our behalf. This blood speaks mercy over you. And it is because of this mercy that we can boldly declare: we partake in the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Stay revived!
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