DO NOT BE AFRAID.... HE IS RISEN, AS HE SAID “ But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. “ 1 CORINTHIANS 15:57-58 NOTE: In the face of the glorious fact of Our Lord's resurrection, it only remains for us to proclaim that Christ is alive and victorious and that His purpose has been fulfilled and that this victory is ours, and we can glory in Christ. APPLICATION : In the face of the weakness of our flesh, sometimes disbelief and discouragement knock at the door of our minds. Do not allow these mental dispositions to lead us away from the Living God. For this is the basis of the resurrection: " It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:" (1 Corinthians 15:43). PRAYER: Give us grace and strength, Lord, as you gave to Paul, whose witness encourages us to remain steadfast.

Do our dreams glorify God or just satisfy our desires? Following Christ means living for a purpose greater than ourselves.

That's the beauty of Christ's call: he doesn't choose us for our competence, but transforms us with his power.

Our presence in the world has the mission of containing spiritual and moral corruption, while at the same time revealing God's love and truth.

Our posture of holiness is not isolation, but a vibrant testimony that there is a higher reality governed by the King of kings.

Every ethical choice, every act of kindness, every demonstration of love reveals that we belong to another Kingdom.

Living with dignity, therefore, is not a burden, but an expression of gratitude for what Jesus has done for us.

True purpose doesn't always make sense to the human eye, but it carries the weight of eternity.

Being righteous is swimming against the current of empty religiosity.

Today, many words are spoken in the name of God. But where is Christ in these words? Do they produce repentance? Do they bring people closer to Jesus? Or do they just feed the ego, vanity and false security?

Prayer: Lord, I come before You recognizing my need to fully surrender the control of my life to You. Forgive me sometimes when I let the ego govern my decisions and attitudes. Teach me to deny myself, to take my cross and to follow You with humility and faith. May I die for sin and live for You, allowing Your Holy Spirit to transform me day after day. It helps me find true life in Christ, even if it means losing what I think is important. May I live for Your glory, Lord. In the name of Jesus, amen.

Christ calls us to service, and this service often requires sacrificing comfort and ego.

Humility leads us to depend completely on God, to put our desires, anxieties and plans at His feet.

Where do you still struggle to die for your ego? How can you live more fully for Christ and less for your own desires and wills?

When we focus on the things from above, the Holy Spirit strengthens us to overcome the ego, the pride, the desire for control, and all the things that take us away from God.

What areas of your life are you still trying to control? How can you deliver these aspects to God and trust more in His direction?

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.” Psalms 24:1

“Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left.” Isaiah 30:21

Prayer: Father, in the midst of my pain and mourning, I thank You for Your consolation. Thank you for being with me in the most difficult moments and for reminding me that in You there is hope and healing. Strengthen me so that I can praise You in all circumstances. Amen.