On this Easter, we thank God for the resurrection power that raised Christ from the dead. He became the perfect sacrifice so that we can know for sure the hope of eternal life. It is this life that has already been given to Ryan, and we can celebrate Christ’s victory – and therefore Ryan’s victory – over death.
We can only imagine what heaven is like when the resurrection is celebrated there. So exciting that Ryan and all our family and friends who are there are celebrating face to face, around the throne, with the Savior.
Hallelujah! What a Father! What a Savior!
Here are the words to an old hymn we grew up with:
I serve a risen Savior; He’s in the world today.
I know that He is living, whatever men may say.
I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer,
And just the time I need Him He’s always near.
Chorus:
He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. He lives! He lives! Salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.
In all the world around me I see His loving care,
And though my heart grows weary I never will despair. I know that He is leading, thro’ all the stormy blast; The day of His appearing will come at last.
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian! Lift up your voice and sing Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King!
The Hope of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find, None other is so loving, so good and kind.
Chorus:
He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. He lives! He lives! Salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.
Composer: Alfred Henry Ackley