Jesus Is Alive

 As I write this, it's the day after Easter. He is risen. He is risen indeed!

"On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, 'Peace be with you.'" (John 20:19 ESV) Can you imagine the startling nature of Jesus simply appearing to you? No wonder he said, "Peace be with you!" In his human body, bones, and flesh, he appeared to the disciples many times after the resurrection. On one such occasion, Mark records the Great Commission. "And he said to them, 'Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.'" (Mark 16:15 ESV)

As we see in Acts, the apostles established the church on the foundation of their eyewitness accounts of Jesus's ministry, death and resurrection, and his appearances to them. As Tim Keller once said, "On one hand, the resurrection is a fact to be believed. On the other hand, it is an experience to connect with." As we go forth, just as the disciples, having believed in the resurrection power and atoning blood of Jesus, we share the good news of the Gospel with all we come in contact with. This song, written by CityAlight and produced on their "Yet Not I" album in 2018 helps us do just that. 

This is a song of celebration and joy! He is risen. He is risen indeed!


Verse 1

There is now a hope that lasts beyond our days

For the One that once was buried lives again

Now the tomb is bare and empty 
And the stone is rolled away
Praise the Risen One who overcame the grave


Verse 2

All you broken hearted, all you worn and weak

Come find living water, everlasting streams

To the wandering spirit, lost and searching

Wanting something more

Find the Risen King who overcomes the world


Chorus

Let there be dancing in the darkness

And let our song break through the night

Lift your voice and sing that Christ is King

For Jesus is Alive


Verse 3

No more condemnation, no more doubt and fear

For our sin and shame they have no power here

In His resurrection perfect love has set the captives free,

Praise the Risen King who stands in victory


Chorus

Let there be dancing in the darkness

And let our song break through the night

Lift your voice and sing that Christ is King

For Jesus is Alive


Bridge

Hallelujah, death is undone

Hallelujah, Jesus has won

Hallelujah, we over come

Oh in Jesus, Oh in Jesus


Chorus

Let there be dancing in the darkness

And let our song break through the night

Lift your voice and sing that Christ is King

For Jesus is Alive


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Lift your voice and sing that Christ is King

For Jesus is Alive




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