Anthony Iwuoma
By Anthony Iwuoma
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Easter is more than a historical celebration. It is not just about an empty tomb; it’s about a reigning King. Jesus didn’t rise to return to life as usual; He rose to take His place on the throne of glory, establishing a victory that reaches into the very heart of our personal and collective battles today.
In a world still pierced by pain, fear, injustice, and despair, the Resurrection is not merely a past event; it is a present power. It is not just a reason to gather on Sunday; it is a reason to rise every morning with courage.
So what does it truly mean for us, here and now, that Jesus rose from the grave and ascended to the throne?
It means pain doesn’t have the final word. On Friday, the world saw tragedy. On Saturday, it saw silence. But on Sunday, the world witnessed triumph.
For those walking through betrayal, sickness, loss, heartbreak, or depression, the Resurrection reminds us: Your pain is real, but it is not permanent.
Jesus did not avoid suffering. He entered it, endured it, and conquered it. Because of His resurrection, pain may visit, but it cannot reign. What crushed you on Friday won’t define you forever.
Whatever tomb you feel stuck in; grief, addiction, anxiety, disappointment, the Resurrection Power can still roll the stone away.
It means you are not a victim, you are a victor. The Resurrection was not just Jesus’ personal comeback. It was your empowerment.
Romans 8:11 says, “The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you.” That means you’re not left to fight your battles in your strength. You carry the same power that broke death’s hold.
Are you battling self-doubt? Trapped in cycles of failure? Overwhelmed by the headlines, the bills, the burdens?
You are not powerless. The risen King lives in you. And that means you fight from victory, not for it.
When life feels like a battlefield, remember: Jesus did not rise just to be admired; He rose to be shared, lived, and manifested through you.
It means injustice will be reckoned with. The Resurrection also has political, social, and cosmic implications. The cross was Rome’s symbol of dominance. The empty tomb turned that symbol into a mockery of oppression.
Jesus did not just defeat personal sin. He disarmed the systems of death, pride, and corruption that enslave people.
In a world of injustice, racial tension, poverty, violence, and greed, the Resurrection means the King is not asleep. He is on the throne. And though evil still fights, it has already lost.
You can work for justice, peace, and truth with hope, knowing you are not laboring in vain. The risen Christ is not neutral; He is the Lord of all, and His justice will roll down like a mighty stream.
It means death is defeated, for good. The fear of death, both literal and symbolic, paralyses many. Fear of failure. Fear of endings. Fear of the unknown.
But Easter declares, death doesn’t get the last word.
- When dreams die, He resurrects purpose.
- When relationships die, He restores.
- When hope dies, He breathes again.
And ultimately, when we face our final breath, we can do so in confidence that death has lost its sting. The tomb is no longer a threat; it is a doorway.
It means your struggles are the stage for God’s glory. Don’t waste your wounds. Don’t hide your struggles.
The Resurrection power is not about pretending everything’s perfect. It is about watching God turn graves into gardens. Your brokenness can become your boldest testimony.
God loves to take what the enemy meant for evil and use it to display His strength. So, instead of giving up, give it to Him.
From the tomb to the throne, Jesus proved that nothing is beyond redemption.
One thing you must know for certain is that Resurrection is NOW! Easter is not a date on the calendar. It is a declaration over your life: You are not stuck. You are not defeated. You are not alone.
He is risen, and because of that, you can rise too.
The empty tomb is our starting line. Easter is not the end of the story; it is the beginning of ours. Jesus conquered death, not just to secure our eternity, but to empower our today.
The same power that raised Christ from the dead now lives in us (Romans 8:11). That means we don’t walk through life as victims of circumstance, but as vessels of victory. Not defined by our past, but transformed by His presence.
We are called to:
- Carry resurrection into broken marriages
- Speak life over dying dreams
- Stand for truth in a culture of compromise
- Live with purity, boldness, and radical faith
So, let the Resurrection invade your daily struggles. Let it rewrite your story, empower your journey, and remind you that no matter what tomb you face, the throne still stands, and the King is alive.
The proof of his life is ours. After Jesus rose from the dead, He didn’t appear to Pilate. He didn’t stand in the courts of Caesar or confront the soldiers who crucified Him. He revealed Himself to His followers, broken, doubting, flawed people, who would become the living evidence of His resurrection.
They would carry His message not just in their mouths, but in their lives. And so must we.
We are called to be Resurrection People, living, breathing, undeniable proof that Jesus Christ is alive. Our transformed lives must raise questions the world cannot answer except by the risen Christ.
- When we forgive where others seek revenge, we prove He is risen.
- When we love the unlovable and serve the forgotten, we prove He is risen.
- When we choose hope in despair, joy in sorrow, and faith in uncertainty, we prove He is risen.
The early Church didn’t just believe in the Resurrection; they became it. They didn’t just preach the Gospel, they embodied it. Their radical generosity, bold prayers, relentless love, and refusal to bow to fear were all echoes of that first Easter morning.
Today, the world doesn’t need more Easter events; it needs more Easter people. Your co-workers don’t just need another sermon; they need to see peace that makes no sense and love that breaks through hate. Your community doesn’t just need another invitation to church; they need to see justice, kindness, and humility alive in your actions. Your children don’t just need a memory verse; they need a mother, a father, a mentor who walks in the power of the resurrected Christ, daily, joyfully, courageously.
Let the world see Easter in you. Imagine if everywhere you went, at work, in traffic, at home, in crisis, you carried the atmosphere of Resurrection. Not because life is perfect, but because Christ is present. You are not just a Christian by name, but a living witness to the living Savior.
This Easter, don’t just go to church. Be the Church. Don’t just shout “He is risen!” Live in a way that proves it.
Because the world isn’t looking for an argument; it’s looking for evidence.
You are that evidence. You are Resurrection People. Let your life show that the tomb is still empty.
Anthony Iwuoma is a journalist, author, relationship coach, public speaker, and gospel minister. He founded the Marital Nest Convention and is a passionate advocate for Christ-centred living. Follow him on Facebook @Marital Nest
