Mercy in the Open Tomb

Easter wasn’t the first time God had waged a startling, last-minute victory. Exodus 15 depicts quite the battle scene: Pharaoh boasts that he’ll have his fill of God’s people and divide their spoil (v. 9), but in the face of utter defeat, the Lord works a stunning victory - He makes the sea into dry land and swallows Pharaoh’s army for good. Centuries later, when Satan gloated in victory at Jesus’ cross and sealed tomb, Jesus rose victorious! Most wonderful of all, Jesus shares His victory with us. Death no longer terrorizes us; our sins no longer condemn us; and Satan stands powerless over our souls. All thanks and praise be to God!!!