Jesus, the Son of God, was accredited by God by miracles, wonders and signs, yet he was handed over to sinful man. They put him to death by nailing him to a cross. It seemed like a tragic defeat. But God raised Jesus from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death. He overcame the power of the grave because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. It is God alone who gives us victory over our enemies and the power of sin, death, and the grave.

Even King David spoke of the resurrection of Christ. He had not died but knew that God would not abandon him to the grave, nor let His Holy One, His beloved Son who was crucified, see decay. King David put his hope in the Lord and prophesied to the resurrection of Christ. Peter declared that God made this Jesus, who the people had crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Application: Father, thank you for raising Jesus from the dead and for defeating the power of the grace. Open blinded eyes to see and believe that Jesus is now and forever Lord and King.
One Word: God raised Jesus from the dead and made him Lord and King