260 in 2012 DEVOS - Day 44 - Mark 16: JESUS IS ALIVE!!!

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is pivotal to our Christian life. Paul wrote, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.” But 3 verses later he also wrote, “But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead.” It’s true – Jesus is Alive!
The chapter begins with three discouraged ladies, heading faithfully to Jesus’ tomb with no idea of how they’re gonna’ get in. Their wondering soon ended as they met an angel who said, “"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.' " This had to have been AWESOME as they ran off to tell the others!
Next we read that Jesus appeared to many, including the disciples, whom He rebuked for their lack of faith.
Then Jesus gives them “THE Cause” of all causes = to make disciples who make disciples = to Know Jesus & Make Him Known, to preach the good news! Finally, we read this: “Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them.” From the very beginning, Jesus had a plan (follow me) that led to His purpose (I will make you fishers of men). What an incredible Savior we have that desires to connect with us and that we we be part of His-Story, His plan!
SO WHAT?!
*In just three short weeks, we’ve looked at the true story of Jesus. Take a moment today and write down 2-3 things that stood out the most to you in your reading of the Gospel of Mark and then thank the Lord for them.
*Knowing Jesus and Making Him Known (THE Cause) is the greatest cause in life because the eternity of people’s souls is at stake! Are you actively involved in both living the Gospel (showing) and speaking the Gospel (sharing)? If not, why not? In heaven, believers will have fellowship with God, we will have THE living Word of God with us, we will pray directly to God, etc…. The one thing we won’t do is witness. That task is for HERE and NOW. So – will you take the 48 hour challenge with me to verbally share the good news of Jesus with someone within the next 2 days?! Go ahead, I Double-Dog Dare Ya’! And let me know how it went!