There is Abundant Proof

“After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.” 1 Corinthians 15:6 NIV

In a story titled “Buzzard repeatedly attacks terrified runner for 10 minutes,” the writer said, “This is the terrifying moment a man was repeatedly attacked by a bird of prey - forcing him to duck and run for nearly a kilometre to escape. Alexis Touchard, 30, from Cuges-les-Pins, France was out running near his home when a buzzard struck him with such force it knocked one of his headphones out. Alexis initially thought a tree branch had hit him but quickly realized he was being targeted by a large bird of prey.” In the video that Alexis was able to take, it showed the buzzard watching him and repeatedly swooping down to attack. Since buzzards are generally not aggressive towards humans and are more likely to be scavengers than predators, it was good that Touchard had video proof as his story might not have been believed otherwise. 

And, you know, when it comes to stories that might not be believed without visual evidence, many doubt that the resurrection of Jesus Christ ever happened. But the truth is, there was and is an abundant amount of visual proof that Jesus Christ did indeed rise from the grave on the third day. Not only did Jesus appear to the disciples after coming out of the tomb but “after that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time,” most of whom were still living at the time Paul wrote those words. And not even one of those witnesses ever denied seeing the risen Savior! Furthermore, the disciples were willing to die martyr’s deaths for their faith—something only a thoroughly confident and wholeheartedly convinced person would ever do—and science, itself, has never been able to refute that it  happened. 

So, don’t just celebrate the Good News on Easter my friend. Celebrate it each and every day by praising the Lord for the death, burial, and resurrection that provided eternal life to all those who choose to accept the One who rose from the grave to conquer sin and death once and for all.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the abundant proof that exists that shows beyond a doubt that Jesus not only walked among us but was crucified, put in a borrowed grave, and rose again on the third day. Lord, in light of that great sacrifice, help us to live in fire for Yoi and do all we can to fulfill the Great Commission. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!