FAITH CAPSULE: Celebration of the resurrection of came and gone so, where are you?

John 11:17-44

Why is it that disciples did not get it right when Jesus spoke about His resurrection when He was with them in person?
The true answer is: Disciple heard Him but they lack understanding.
Understanding is the key to hear God and walk according to the word that is heard.
Paul prayed the importance of understanding in Colossians 1:9-10, “For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.”
Understanding is the reason to gain knowledge of Jesus’ going through crucifixion and resurrection.
Resurrection is the truth of Jesus; the power of God.
Resurrection is the plan and purpose of Jesus for all to live life for the glory of God.
Jesus introduced Himself stating, “I am the way, the truth” (John 14:6) Disciples repeatedly heard about the resurrection from Jesus but lack understanding of His resurrection.
Lack of understanding is what makes a man not to accept and believe the truth of Jesus since the time He was here up till today. John 8:45 Recorded Jesus’ statement as regards to the issue of truth and believe: “…but because I tell the truth, you do not believe Me.” Jesus also said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” (John 11:25)
With no doubt, understanding is the key to believe the truth about Jesus’s resurrection.
Celebrating resurrection without understanding adds nothing which God does have in His plan and purpose for all man.
Celebration of resurrection should not be for the tradition of making money but making a place for the truth of Jesus in one’s life.
Resurrection is the concluding story of Jesus’ journey to the cross of Calvary for all man’s sake.
The truth of the resurrection is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:18) Without any exemption (acclaimed believers of Jesus or none believers) celebrated resurrection without understanding. Word in Hosea 4:6 identified lack of knowledge saying, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge…” Lack of understanding denies having a knowing edge over challenges in this wicked world.
Resurrection, the truth of Jesus demands understanding from all to please God but not to be pleasing self. Pleasing self but not pleasing God is the evidence of lack of faith before God. Hebrews 11:6 stated, “But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Do you have faith with the understanding to be celebrating the resurrection which Jesus paid for man through crucifixion?

Prayer for today: Ask God for your understanding to know Him.