One of my favorite songs is “Because He Lives (Amen).” The song proclaims:

 

I believe in the Son I believe in the risen One I believe I overcome By the power of His blood

 

I was dead in the grave I was covered in sin and shame I heard mercy call my name He rolled the stone away

 

Amen, Amen I’m alive, I’m alive Because He lives Amen, Amen Let my song join the one that never ends

 

Because He lives I can face tomorrow Because He lives Every fear is gone I know He holds my life my future in His hands

 

What a tremendous proclamation the redeemed children of God can make! What a privilege it is to be able to trust in the God of righteousness and love. As the Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 8:1 – “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.” Jesus Christ has forgiven me of all my sin, and I have reason to rejoice!

 

If you are a child of God, you are free from the bonds of shame and allowed to enter into the will of God. You and I have a powerful Heavenly Father who cares deeply for us. Because He lives, we can face tomorrow. In fact, we can face today, this week, this year, and forever more because our Lord and Savior demonstrated His love for us by taking our sins away and bearing our cross for us.

 

Jesus has proved that He is willing to go to great lengths for you. This means that whatever crisis, pain, suffering, torment, failures, heartache, stress, anxiety or depression you may endure, He understands you and what you are feeling. Because of Christ, you are now worthy to walk the road before you which is called “God’s will.” He desires for you to know Him and He has given you the privilege of being a part of His mission of advancing His glorious kingdom to the ends of the earth.

 

So, as you go about your week always remember that God is with you and He loves you. Because He lives you can face tomorrow! Because He lives every fear is gone! He holds your life and your future in His hands!