Toward the end of Matthew’s gospel, an angel issues an invitation to see proof of Jesus’s victory.
But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Matthew 28:5-6
Do not be afraid.
Jesus has conquered death and sin.
There is no judgment, no condemnation.
Jesus was crucified.
He paid the penalty.
He satisfied God’s righteousness.
He is no longer in the tomb.
Death cannot hold Him.
No death, no corruption.
Jesus raised Himself from the dead.
He had the power to lay down His life on His terms.
He took up His life once again.
As He said.
Every word, every promise
Is fulfilled.
Come see the place.
Come see the proof.
Come see that victory was secured.
Now and forever.
For all who believe.
For me.