MORNING DEVOTIONAL By Evangelist (Dr.) OKIBE ATTAH ONAZI TOPIC: He Is Not Here He Is Risen

INTRODUCTION

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest victory ever recorded in history. After the pain of the cross and the silence of the grave, heaven announced the greatest news: “He is not here; for He is risen.” The stone was rolled away, not to let Jesus out, but to let the world see that death could not hold Him. The resurrection confirms that Jesus is Lord, and it gives believers hope, victory, and new life.

KEY FOCUS :
Matthew 28:6 “He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”

Additional Scriptures:
Luke 24:5–6 Why seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen.
Mark 16:6  You seek Jesus… He is risen! He is not here.

MESSAGE
The angel’s declaration at the tomb changed the course of humanity forever. The grave that once symbolized defeat became a testimony of victory. Jesus conquered sin, defeated death, and disarmed the powers of darkness.
His resurrection fulfilled prophecy and proved that every word He spoke is true. He said He would rise again on the third day, and He did. This gives us confidence that every promise of God concerning our lives will also come to pass.
The resurrection also means that believers no longer live in fear. When Jesus rose, He brought hope to the hopeless, life to the spiritually dead, and victory to those in bondage. Because He lives, we have assurance that our struggles will not bury us, our challenges will not defeat us, and our future is secure in Him.
The empty tomb is a reminder that nothing is impossible with God. Every “dead” situation in your life can rise again  dead dreams, dead opportunities, weak faith, and delayed expectations. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is still at work today.
Therefore, rejoice! Christ is alive. Our Savior is risen. Our Redeemer lives forever.

SONG:
,He is alive again
He is no longer where He laid,
He is alive again, for stones are rolled away.
He is alive again.
I can hear the angle say, he is alive.
Let the whole world rejoice,
He is alive.

PRAYERS
O Lord, I thank You for the resurrection power available to me in Jesus’ name.

Every dead situation in my life, receive life now in the name of Jesus.
By the power of His resurrection, I step into new beginnings today.
Every stone blocking my testimony is rolled away in Jesus’ name.
I declare victory over sin, fear, and discouragement today.
The power that raised Christ from the dead is working in my life.
I walk in newness of life, favor, and divine breakthroughs.
My joy is resurrected, my hope is restored, and my faith is strengthened.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION
Because Jesus lives, I shall live also. Every grave prepared for my destiny is opened. I rise above limitations, I rise above fear, I rise above failure. Today, I walk in resurrection power, resurrection joy, and resurrection victory, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen
Happy Easter