Sometimes the things I see in my everyday life don’t match what I’m believing God for.  I wonder if I’ll ever see the manifestation of the God-promised dreams and desires of my heart. Then God sends His Word to remind me to Rise Again. 

In John 11, Lazarus was buried and bound, while waiting for the Savior’s healing. Senses of logic and emotions, indicated a permanent end. His family sealed him in a cave, behind a rock; but the Word (Jesus) penetrated the seal of defeat & demise! Lazarus HEARD the Word (Jesus), rose & came forth. Can you hear the Word? It’s speaking for us to Rise Again.

On this Resurrection Weekend, we commemorate & celebrate our Risen Savior.  Because He is Risen, we too can RISE again. Don’t let what you SEE override what you HEARD in the Spirit. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. Don’t give up. Don’t give in to the senses of logic and emotions –  those indicate failure.  Rise above it and fight with the Word you HEARD. Speak it, despite what you SEE. Believe it, despite what you feel. You will RISE AGAIN to see the manifestation of what God has spoken.