A Final Word on Resurrection Power

It's Thursday already, church family! As we wrap up this week and our Easter sermon series, I wanted to share one final thought about walking in resurrection power before we begin our new "Be Generous" series this Sunday.

This past Sunday we explored what it means to truly live as people who have been raised with Christ. We've talked about leaving behind our "grave clothes" – those old patterns of fear, shame, and doubt that belong to our crucified selves. We've discussed how the empty tomb isn't just a historical event we celebrate once a year, but the very engine of our daily existence.

But here's what keeps coming back to me as I reflect on Romans 6: Resurrection power thrives in community.

When Paul writes about our identity in Christ, he consistently uses plural language. We died with Christ. We were raised with Him. We are to consider ourselves dead to sin and alive to God. The "you" is almost always "you all" in these passages.

So here's my final practical challenge: This week, share your resurrection story with someone.

Not just the story of when you first came to faith, but a recent example of how Christ's life in you has overcome something that would have otherwise defeated you. Maybe it's a habit you're breaking free from, a fear you're no longer controlled by, or a relationship where you've found the power to forgive.

When we verbalize how resurrection power is working in our lives right now, two things happen:

1. We strengthen our own faith by recognizing and naming God's work
2. We encourage others who might be struggling to live in that same power

As we transition to our Be Generous series this Sunday, remember that sharing your resurrection story might be one of the most generous things you can do. It costs you vulnerability, but it could be exactly what someone else needs to believe that their own "grave clothes" can be left behind.

See you Sunday as we begin our journey into generosity!

Pastor Charlie