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The Greatest Message

I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.  Matthew 28:5

On the third day after Christ's death, the Bible says, "And behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men" (Matthew 28:2-4).

As Mary looked into the tomb, she saw "two angels in white sitting the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain" (John 20:12). Then one of the angels who was sitting outside the tomb proclaimed the greatest message the world has heard: "He is not here: for He is risen" (Matthew 28:6). Those few words changed the history of the universe. Darkness and despair died; hope and anticipation were born in the hearts of men.

Because of those few words, joy and new life now dawn  in the hearts of all who believe. Don't leave Jesus in the manger . . . or on the cross . . . or in the tomb. He is alive, and He wants to walk beside you every day.

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.