Resurrection power

Mark 16: 14

Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen.

After the resurrection, Jesus actually rebuked the disciples for their lack of faith?

Why did He have to do that? Because they had refused to believe what Jesus had told them all along.

Isn’t it just like the people of the church, to gather for food in the midst of their unbelief?

That’s what the followers of Jesus were doing.

I wonder how many people, after being in church on Easter Sunday, who hearing the wonderful words of hope yesterday, will refuse to believe them?

The church house was packed yesterday, and yet there will be plenty of room next week to sit.

Isn’t that stubborn refusal to believe?

The writer of Hebrews in chapter 10 said that we should never forsake the gathering together.

Hundreds of people saw Jesus after He had risen. Isn’t that proof enough that He is indeed alive?

And yet there will be some, who will sulk in their own misery, and miss the blessing of celebrating a God who did what He said He would do.

I couldn’t wait to get to church yesterday and celebrate with my brother & sisters!

I could not wait to worship my King & Savior!

Now I will plan and strategize this week, to share with others what I know for sure, that Jesus is alive forever more.

What we believe in, will show in how we demonstrate His resurrection power in our lives.

If you’re a little short on power, it’s probably because you’re short on worship, or short on prayer and maybe even short on belief……….