Mission Briefing
Matthew 28:6 tells us something that changed everything: Jesus didn’t stay in the grave. He rose – just like He said He would. Think about that for a second. His friends were crying. They thought it was all over. But Jesus had made a promise, and no tomb in the world was strong enough to break it. The soldiers couldn’t stop it. The stone couldn’t stop it. Even death couldn’t stop it. That’s how powerful God’s promises are.
Jesus had told His disciples ahead of time that He would rise on the third day. They probably didn’t fully understand what that meant. But God knew. And God followed through – perfectly, completely, right on time. That’s what promises from God look like. They don’t fall apart when things get hard. They don’t change when life gets messy. Every single word God says, He means.
What This Means For You
You can trust what God says. When you read His words in the Bible – that He loves you, that He’s with you, that He has a plan for your life – those aren’t just nice-sounding sentences. They’re promises from the same God who kept His word on Easter morning. When something feels hard or uncertain, you can hold onto that. He has never broken a promise. Not once.
Mission Activity
Get a piece of paper and write or draw three things God has promised you (check the Bible for ideas – like “I will never leave you” or “I love you with an everlasting love”). Next to each one, draw a small stone with a crack in it – because just like Jesus rolled the stone away, God’s promises break through every obstacle. Hang your paper somewhere you’ll see it when things feel hard. (Note: the verse above is paraphrased to help younger readers connect with its meaning. The original is Matthew 28:6 NIV.)
♥ Mission Prayer
Dear God, thank You that Jesus kept His promise and rose from the dead. Help me trust Your promises even when things feel scary or impossible. Remind me that if You could do that, You can do anything. Amen.
