April 2026

On the night before His arrest, Jesus said to His disciples: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

We can only imagine the fear and despair that gripped the disciples as they watched the scourging and crucifixion of Jesus — the crowd calling for Barabbas to be released and for their Lord to be put to death. But three days later, when Jesus rose from the grave, they understood at last the full weight of His words. He had conquered death itself. And those same disciples — transformed by the resurrection — turned the Roman Empire upside down, not because times were easy, but because they knew something the world didn’t: the tomb is empty, death is defeated, and the risen Christ reigns.
That same truth anchors us today. The world may be turbulent, and the forces of darkness may seem to grow bolder by the day — but we stand firm on His Word, knowing that Jesus has already overcome the world and risen triumphant from the grave. He is risen! Happy Easter!