The world is full of empty promises. We watch television and we see advertisements that tell us that we can be happy, sexy, rich or famous if we only purchase the product they are promotion. It does not take long before we have been fooled enough to know that the world’s promises are full of emptiness.

But God is different. Instead of promises full of emptiness, on Easter, He gave us emptiness that is full of promise. He gave us an empty cross, an empty tomb and empty grave clothes. Each of these assures us that God’s promises are real.

Because the cross was empty that first Easter, we have forgiveness of sins, Jesus died on that cross for our sins He paid the penalty that we deserved to pay. God’s Word tells us, ‘Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8Romans 5:8
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8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.  

). The Bible says, “There is salvation in no one else” (Acts 4:12Acts 4:12
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12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.  

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). When Jesus hung on the cross He said, “It is finished.” The penalty for our sins was paid. The empty cross is a promise of forgiven sins.

In the fact of the empty tomb is the truth of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise everyone of us can be raised to eternal life. Why was the tomb empty? Because Jesus was alive, Jesus said, “Because I live you shall live also.” The promise to us is that we can live though we die.

When they looked into that tomb they only saw the empty burial clothes of Jesus. The promise of the empty burial clothes is that Jesus is alive and wants to fellowship with us. He is a living Savior and desires to have a personal relationship with each of us as He did the disciples 2,000es 2,000
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Štetje svetopisemskih vrstic se za?ne z ¹! Vrstica ⁰ ne obstaja!

years ago.

The cross could not hold Him. The tomb could not contain Him. The burial clothes were unnecessary. Why? Because Jesus was alive. Jesus made another promise while here on earth. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13Romans 10:13
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13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.  

). Claim that promise if you have not done so already and live forever even though one day you die.

Dear God,

Help my unbelief.

When I’m in pain, I forget that You care about me.

I forget that You have helped me through other trials.

I forget that You hold me in Your arms to keep me safe.

I forget that You feel the pain I fell.

I forget that You love me.

I forget that I am important to You.

Show me Your Presence

Let me feel Your enveloping Love.

Heal my hurting soul.

Thank You for staying wit me even in my unbelief.  Amen

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. Nahum 1:7Nahum 1:7
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7 The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. strong hold: or, strength  

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:71 Peter 5:7
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7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.  

My God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19Philippians 4:19
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19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.  

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27John 14:27
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27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.  

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them Psalm 34:7Psalm 34:7
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7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.  

Jesus said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9, 102 Corinthians 12:9, 10
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9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. ¹⁰ Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.  

So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10Isaiah 41:10
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10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.  

The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble. Psalm 37:39Psalm 37:39
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39 But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.  

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 6,7

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4Psalm 23:4
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4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.  

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28Romans 8:28
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28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.  

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. Psalm 57:1Psalm 57:1
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57 To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Altaschith: or, Destroy not ¹ Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.  

You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3Isaiah 26:3
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3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. perfect...: Heb. peace, peace mind: or, thought, or, imagination  

The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing,. Zephaniah 3:17Zephaniah 3:17
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17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. rest: Heb. be silent  

The world is full of empty promises. We watch television and we see advertisements that tell us that we can be happy, sexy, rich or famous if we only purchase the product they are promoting. It does not take long before we have been fooled enough to know that the world’s promises are full of emptiness.

But God is different. Instead of promises full of emptiness, on Easter, He gave us an empty cross, an empty tomb, and empty grave clothes. Each of these assures us that God’s promises are real.

Because the cross was empty that  first Easter, we have forgiveness of sins. Jesus died on that cross for our sins. He paid the penalty that we deserved to pay. God’s Word tells us, “Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8Romans 5:8
English: King James Version (1611) - KJV
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.  

). The Bible says, “There is salvation in no one else” (Acts 4:12Acts 4:12
English: King James Version (1611) - KJV
12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.  

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). When Jesus hung on the cross He said, “It is finished.” The penalty for our sins was paid. The empty cross is a promise of forgiven sins.

In the fact of the empty tomb is the truth of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise everyone of us can be raised to eternal life. Why was the tomb empty? Because Jesus was alive. Jesus said, “Because I live you shall live also.” The promise to us is that we can live though we die.

When they looked into that tomb they only saw the empty burial clothes of Jesus. The promise of the empty burial clothes is that Jesus is alive and wants to fellowship with us. He is a living Savior and desires to have a personal relationship with each of us as He did  the disciples 2,000es 2,000
English: King James Version (1611) - KJV
Štetje svetopisemskih vrstic se za?ne z ¹! Vrstica ⁰ ne obstaja!

years ago.

The cross could not hold Him. The tomb could not contain Him. The burial clothes were unnecessary. Why? Because Jesus was alive. Jesus made another promise while here on earth. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13Romans 10:13
English: King James Version (1611) - KJV
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.  

). Claim that promise if you have not done so already and live forever even though one day you die.