Hope in Jesus’s Death, Resurrection and Ascension

As born-again believers, let us not place our hope in this world, which is continuously deteriorating or in our circumstances, which can change in an instant. Instead, let us put our complete hope in Jesus Christ, who died for our sins, rose from the dead, and ascended to heaven. He is the only unwavering source of our hope.

According to 1 Peter 1:3, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” we can confidently have the assurance of eternal life and peace with God because of Jesus’s death, resurrection, and ascension.

Moreover, He is preparing a place for us in heaven where we will dwell with Him forever. In John 14:3, Jesus said, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye may be also.” This is our blessed hope, and it's about to be fulfilled.

Because of Jesus’s death, resurrection, and ascension, the enemy is now powerless and defeated. He is not the same as he was before he fell, having lost his dominion, power, authority, and glory over the earth when Jesus died on the cross, rose from the dead, and ascended to heaven. Matthew 28:18 says, “All power is given unto me in heaven and earth." This is our triumphant hope, and we must enforce it.

The enemy's only weapon is the power we give him when we believe his lies. Yet, we have the truth, the righteousness, the faith, and the joy of the Lord. We have the Word of God, the Spirit of God, and the blood of Jesus. We have the armour of God, the weapons of our warfare, and the name of Jesus. We have the authority, the power, and the victory in Christ. Therefore, we have nothing to fear, nothing to doubt, and nothing to lose.

Our hope is not a mere wish, dream, or fantasy. It is a reality, a certainty, and a guarantee, grounded in the person, the work, and the word of Jesus Christ. It is anchored in the past, present, and future of Jesus Christ, secured by His grace, mercy, and love. Therefore, let us boldly assert that our hope is in Jesus Christ, and it is unshakable.

Blessed Easter celebrations!

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