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Because He Lives

By: Amy McKee

Posted: April 8, 2015

Category: Daily Devotional

God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus;
He came to love, heal and forgive;
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives!

Chorus
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives!

How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives;
But greater still the calm assurance:
This child can face uncertain days because He Lives!

Chorus
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives!

And then one day, I’ll cross the river,
I’ll fight life’s final war with pain;
And then, as death gives way to victory,
I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know He lives!

Chorus
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives!

Easter, a day of celebration, excitement and rejoicing! We come together for worship, Easter Egg hunts, family dinners, and praising our Lord for the most wonderful gift, the resurrection of our Savior.  I first heard this song at Hope Presbyterian Church during the Celebration of Worship service, led by Tom Floyd on guitar. How true is the chorus to this song? Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is gone; because I know He holds the future, and life is worth the living, just because He lives. These words can provide us such comfort throughout the various highs and lows of life.  Because of our Lord and Savior – we can make it through the storms of life; we can make it through family feuds, grumpy neighbors, and scary test results. Because He lives – our lives are worth living. We have been given the greatest gift one can ever receive, eternal life with our Lord.

Jesus said, “Before long, the world will not see Me anymore, but you will see Me.  Because I live, you also will live.” John 14:19

Jesus gives us comfort, faith, and hope, knowing that just because we may not “see Him” doesn’t mean He isn’t there right here with us. Because of His death and resurrection, we too can live our lives here on earth and then we can enjoy our eternal home with Him in heaven. Just because Easter Sunday has passed, doesn’t mean the joy of Easter can’t live in our hearts every single day. Life is worth the living friends – just because He lives!!!

Prayer

Everlasting Lord, thank You for the greatest gift ever given to us, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank You for the forgiveness of our sins and eternal life with You. Because of You – we can face tomorrow and You oh Lord make everyday worth living. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen