1 00:00:35,675 --> 00:00:40,635 Speaker 1: Welcome to Abides Daily Christian Meditations. I'm Tyler Boss. Today's 2 00:00:40,715 --> 00:00:43,915 Speaker 1: meditation is brought to you by our partners at Life Audio. 3 00:00:44,235 --> 00:00:46,475 Speaker 1: If you go to lifeaudio dot com you will find 4 00:00:46,555 --> 00:00:50,075 Speaker 1: dozens of other faith centered podcasts in their network. They've 5 00:00:50,075 --> 00:00:53,915 Speaker 1: got shows about prayer, Bible study, parenting and more. Head 6 00:00:53,915 --> 00:00:57,795 Speaker 1: over to lifeaudio dot com now, and remember you can 7 00:00:57,835 --> 00:01:01,555 Speaker 1: have full access to our meditations commercial free. Just text 8 00:01:01,635 --> 00:01:05,075 Speaker 1: Abide to two two four three three for twenty five 9 00:01:05,115 --> 00:01:09,355 Speaker 1: percent off. Now receive his piece as we meditate and 10 00:01:09,435 --> 00:01:16,235 Speaker 1: abide in Christ. Welcome to this special Abide Easter Meditation. 11 00:01:17,155 --> 00:01:25,075 Speaker 1: I'm Tyler Boss, and today is the most special day Today. 12 00:01:26,435 --> 00:01:32,595 Speaker 1: On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the life, death, and most importantly, 13 00:01:33,795 --> 00:01:41,395 Speaker 1: the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. So 14 00:01:41,555 --> 00:01:44,675 Speaker 1: much of the Christian life hinges on the event that 15 00:01:44,755 --> 00:01:50,755 Speaker 1: we celebrate today. For Jesus, the son of God, came 16 00:01:50,795 --> 00:01:54,795 Speaker 1: to earth and lived among men. Having lived a life 17 00:01:55,515 --> 00:02:02,675 Speaker 1: entirely free from sin, he was betrayed and crucified. The 18 00:02:02,755 --> 00:02:07,435 Speaker 1: friends and family of Jesus were all struck and devastated 19 00:02:08,035 --> 00:02:12,115 Speaker 1: when he died on the cross, But three days later, 20 00:02:12,795 --> 00:02:15,555 Speaker 1: when the women went to the tomb. They were met 21 00:02:15,595 --> 00:02:18,955 Speaker 1: by an angel who declared the good news recorded in 22 00:02:18,995 --> 00:02:24,875 Speaker 1: Matthew twenty eight six. He is not here. He has risen, 23 00:02:26,355 --> 00:02:34,315 Speaker 1: just as he said. Take a moment to slow down 24 00:02:35,755 --> 00:02:40,235 Speaker 1: as you turn your attention and affection to the Lord. 25 00:02:42,795 --> 00:02:49,635 Speaker 1: Take a slow, deep breath, letting the tension release from 26 00:02:49,635 --> 00:02:54,035 Speaker 1: your shoulders and pushing away any distractions that might be 27 00:02:54,115 --> 00:03:03,395 Speaker 1: fighting for your attention. Right now, take another deep breath, 28 00:03:05,715 --> 00:03:14,395 Speaker 1: focus on the significance of the resurrection inhale, saying Jesus, 29 00:03:14,435 --> 00:03:22,835 Speaker 1: you change everything, and exhaling, I give my life to you. 30 00:03:29,435 --> 00:03:32,915 Speaker 1: There is so much to celebrate on this resurrection Sunday. 31 00:03:34,675 --> 00:03:39,635 Speaker 1: Not only do we rejoice that Jesus is alive, we 32 00:03:39,675 --> 00:03:45,035 Speaker 1: recognize that his resurrection is what has led to our salvation. 33 00:03:46,835 --> 00:03:55,915 Speaker 1: Because of Jesus, everything is different. Rejoice in that good 34 00:03:55,915 --> 00:04:07,275 Speaker 1: news today. Let's pray. Gracious, Heavenly Father, I join the 35 00:04:07,395 --> 00:04:11,435 Speaker 1: chorus of your children all around the world today who 36 00:04:11,475 --> 00:04:16,555 Speaker 1: are celebrating and giving thanks for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 37 00:04:17,915 --> 00:04:21,155 Speaker 1: I recognize that nothing in my life would be the 38 00:04:21,195 --> 00:04:27,835 Speaker 1: same without your incredible love and great sacrifice. Thank you 39 00:04:27,995 --> 00:04:34,315 Speaker 1: for pursuing me despite of all my sin, and thank 40 00:04:34,435 --> 00:04:38,115 Speaker 1: you for making a way for me to be reconciled 41 00:04:38,155 --> 00:04:42,235 Speaker 1: to you. I glorify you God in the name of 42 00:04:42,275 --> 00:04:51,515 Speaker 1: the resurrected Jesus. I pray, Amen, take a moment now 43 00:04:53,035 --> 00:04:57,195 Speaker 1: to adjust your posture as you come before the Lord 44 00:04:57,235 --> 00:05:02,235 Speaker 1: and worship. If you are able, find a comfortable place 45 00:05:02,275 --> 00:05:08,675 Speaker 1: to sit, set aside the things that might be distracting you. 46 00:05:08,715 --> 00:05:30,515 Speaker 1: Give him your full focus. Your sin separated you from God. 47 00:05:30,915 --> 00:05:36,155 Speaker 1: In Jesus's death on the cross was essential for your conciliation. 48 00:05:38,435 --> 00:05:43,035 Speaker 1: As you reflect on the resurrection, acknowledge your sin and 49 00:05:43,195 --> 00:06:03,235 Speaker 1: express your gratitude for salvation. The resurrection of Jesus truly 50 00:06:03,635 --> 00:06:10,315 Speaker 1: changes everything. As you continue to meditate on God's word, 51 00:06:10,555 --> 00:06:13,235 Speaker 1: give thanks to Him for the salvation that comes through 52 00:06:13,315 --> 00:06:25,075 Speaker 1: Christ because of the resurrection. Let's pray, Heavenly Father. Today 53 00:06:25,155 --> 00:06:29,115 Speaker 1: we celebrate that you are the God of the impossible, 54 00:06:30,595 --> 00:06:35,355 Speaker 1: the God of tremendous grace, and the God of the resurrector. 55 00:06:38,075 --> 00:06:41,475 Speaker 1: I give you thanks today for the profound gift that 56 00:06:41,515 --> 00:06:44,995 Speaker 1: you have given me in Christ. My heart is filled 57 00:06:45,035 --> 00:06:49,075 Speaker 1: with gratitude the sacrifice that you made when you sent 58 00:06:49,155 --> 00:06:53,635 Speaker 1: your only son to the earth. I pray that you 59 00:06:53,635 --> 00:06:56,195 Speaker 1: would help me to daily remember the words of Jesus, 60 00:06:56,355 --> 00:07:04,955 Speaker 1: that I might live in a way that reflects his love. Amen, 61 00:07:08,955 --> 00:07:13,155 Speaker 1: thank you for celebrating with us today. What a glorious day. 62 00:07:14,915 --> 00:07:21,315 Speaker 1: Death has been defeated, the grave is empty. He is risen, 63 00:07:23,155 --> 00:07:31,315 Speaker 1: He has risen. Indeed, until next time, may you abide 64 00:07:32,315 --> 00:07:34,155 Speaker 1: in the resurrected Christ.