Christ is
Risen: Do Not Be Alarmed!
Early in the morning, the women went to the tomb.
They were sad and afraid. They thought they would find Jesus’ body. But
instead, they saw an angel.
6 But he said to them, “Do not
be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is
not here. See the place where they laid Him. (Mark 16:6).
This is the best news in the world. Jesus is alive. The cross was not the end.
The tomb is empty. God wants us to hear the same words today: Do not be alarmed.
The tomb was empty. This shows that death has no
power over Jesus. As the Bible says:
54 So when this corruptible has put on
incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to
pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” (1 Corinthians
15:54). The empty tomb means Jesus won.
The stone was rolled away not so
Jesus could get out, but so we could look in. God wanted us to see that the
grave is empty.
18 I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive
forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of [a]Hades and of Death. (Revelation 1:18).
The empty tomb gives us hope today. It shows that hope is stronger than despair no problem or sickness is too hard for God. It shows that life is stronger than death. Jesus rose again, and death is not the end. It shows that faith is stronger than fear we do not need to be afraid, because Jesus is alive and gives us courage. The empty tomb is God’s way of saying, “Don’t give up. I am alive, and I am with you.”
2. The Angel’s Words
The angel said, “Do not be alarmed.” God
knows we feel fear. But He gives us peace.
33 These things I have spoken to you,
that in Me you may have peace. In the world you [a]will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I
have overcome the world.” (John 16:33). Because Jesus
is alive, we do not need to live in fear.
Fear is real, but faith is stronger. The Bible
says: 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of
power and of love and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7).
Today many of us feel afraid
—afraid of sickness, losing a job, or the future. But the angel’s words remind
us: Jesus is alive, so we do not need to panic. He gives peace even when the
world is full of trouble. His resurrection shows that faith is stronger than
fear. God says, “Do not be afraid. I am alive, and I am with you.”
3. The
Call to Tell Others
The women were told to go and tell the disciples.
The resurrection is good news to share.
15 And He
said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
(Mark 16:15). We are called to share hope with others.
Sharing the good news brings joy.
The Bible says: 15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is
written:
“How beautiful
are the feet of those who [a]preach the gospel of peace,
Who bring glad
tidings of good things!”” (Romans 10:15). When we tell
others, we spread hope and life.
Many of us today feel empty,
lonely, or hopeless. But the resurrection is too good to keep quiet. When we
share Jesus, we give others hope and we also feel joy ourselves. The Bible says
we are all witnesses, which means every believer has a mission to share Jesus
in daily life at home, at work, at school, and with friends. God says, “Do not
keep this good news quiet. Share it, so others can have hope too.”
- Avoid doubt – Thomas doubted until he saw Jesus (John
20:27). Let us believe even when we cannot see.
- Avoid fear – The angel said, “Do not be alarmed.”
Fear steals our faith.
- Avoid silence – The
women were told to share. We must not keep the good news to ourselves.
- Avoid forgetting –
Sometimes we forget the power of the resurrection in daily life. Let us
remember that Jesus is alive every day.
- The empty tomb means our
failures are not the end. God can bring new life.
- The angel’s words mean our
fears do not control us. God gives us courage.
- The call to tell others means our
lives have purpose. We are saved to share His love.
The Bible says: 11 But if the Spirit of Him
who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ
from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies [a]through His Spirit
who dwells in you. (Romans 8:11). This means the same power that raised
Jesus is in us.
- What tomb in your life feels heavy right now?
- How does Do not be alarmed speak to your heart today?
- Who can you share the hope of Jesus with this week?
Lord Jesus, thank You for the empty tomb. Thank You
that You are alive forever. When we feel afraid, remind us of Your words Do
not be alarmed. Help us to avoid doubt, fear, silence, and forgetting Your
power. Give us courage to trust You, and joy to share Your good news with
others. Fill our hearts with hope and peace because You are risen.
Amen.
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PASTORA MAY- JCRC STEUNG MEANCHEY
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