They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise.”

Mark 9:30-31, NIV

Jesus provided us timeless reminders that dead, not dormant or sleeping, people can be resurrected if he is involved. He did so when he brought Lazarus back to life (John 11:43-44) and when he rose again on the third day (Luke 24:6).

In the same vein, could we not reason that he is able to restore what seems to be dead in our lives? Maybe you have a child that seems hopelessly destined to misbehavior. Maybe you have an ailment that seems incurable. Maybe you feel that your job situation will never change. Maybe you feel there is no profit in sight for your business. Maybe it seems you could never change that bad habit because you keep repeating the same mistakes. Whatever perceived dead situation you are facing, we serve an all-powerful God who specializes in doing what may seem impossible.

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Matthew 19:26, NIV

Today may be your “resurrect on Sunday.” But if not, if you feel you are still in the tomb, it does not mean that God has forgotten about you. After all, Lazarus had been buried for four days and begun to decay (John 11:39), yet Jesus brought him back to life.

Be encouraged today and Happy Easter!