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“He is not Here,
He is Risen”
By Pastor Charles Locklear
Matt 28:6 “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said.”
Every season of the year brings with it, celebrations, and op- This truth requires of course a healthy measure of faith. I
portunities to reflect on the things that are most important have not seen this tomb. I was not there when it was be-
to us. Those who embrace the Christian Faith look forward ing occupied by the crucified savior. I do not know anyone
to the Spring season and the reminder that all our hopes rest personally who bore witness to this magnificent display of
on the fact that a once occupied tomb, outside of Jerusalem, power and glory. But I could not be more convinced that it
is now empty. The words, He is risen, is the most hopeful did in fact happen. That is because the One who is risen now
statement ever to be repeated on the lips of mortal man. Even lives in my heart and gives purpose and direction for my life.
those who are not fully persuaded of the Christian faith, join I can say of certainty He lives; He Lives, Christ Jesus lives
us as we focus, at least for one Sunday, on this eternal truth. today. He walks with me and talks with me along life’s nar-
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