Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:4, 20-22; Psalm 16:8-11

Devotional: "He was buried, and He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures." The burial confirms Jesus truly died; the resurrection declares death could not hold Him. The empty tomb is heaven's public declaration that the sacrifice was accepted and sin has been defeated. Because Jesus rose, death is now a defeated enemy for every believer. What dead things are you carrying today? Dead hope after unanswered prayers? Dead joy that once filled your heart? Dead peace replaced by anxiety? Resurrection Sunday reminds us that our God specializes in bringing life where death has settled. The same power that raised Jesus from the grave can resurrect hope in your heart, restore joy to your soul, and renew peace in your mind. The worst thing is never the last thing for God's children.