The tomb is empty! HE IS RISEN! Hallelujah!

On that first Easter morning women brought spices to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus. But what a shock! He was not there! The three Gospel accounts tell us (Be sure to read the whole accounts):
"And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, 'Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen!
He is not here." Mark 16:5-6 (Read Vs. 1-8)

Matthew 28:5-6,
"But the angel answered and said to the women, 'Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He has risen, as He said'."  (Read Vs. 1-10)

Luke 24:4-6,
"And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, 'Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen!...'" (Read Vs. 1-12)

Notice the reactions of the women and the disciples in each scene.  Ours  is different, not fear, because we know 'the rest of the story!'  But we are still amazed that the Lord God Himself would die for such as we; sinners and enemies of God!  How can we not rejoice and sing for joy of the great love, mercy and goodness of our Lord?  We must!!

And so we say with the Apostle Peter:
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God though faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." 1 Peter 1:3-5

Redeemed and reconciled to God our Father in and through the perfect spotless Holy One, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all.
Therefore, always and forever, we give all honor, praise, adoration and glory to Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior.

"Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, Who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power both now and forever. Amen." Jude 24-25