Author Darlene Conard

(Photo is credited to, The Passion of Christ, produced by Mel Gibson)

“I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, I am alive forevermore, Amen; and have the keys to death and hell.”  (Revelation 1:18)

Every year Easter dramatizations are created to portray the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. I do not ever recall seeing a reenactment of what may have occurred before Mary arrived at the tomb of Jesus. I visualize angels loosening the grave clothes from His body. From the removing of the napkin placed on His eyes unwinding Him from the grave clothes to His nail scarred feet.  He had satan and his emps to contend with- unfinished business. I visualize Him storming into hell saying, “Satan you’ve never had a chance. No longer will you do as you please. My church is going to be invading your camps. Your power is broken. You no longer own the keys. Satan had no choice but to surrender.  

 “Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering. Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten stone. He sitteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: and the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death.”  (Job 6:6-8)

Jesus asked the disciples, “Who do men say that I the Son of man am?  (Matthew 16:13 KJV) They answered Him with what everyone else was saying, “Some say You are John the Baptist, some, Elias others say Jeremias, or one of the prophets.”

“But who do you say that I am?” Peter the one who is known for many failures said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied,” … Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto thee, “That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

          Jesus always has the last word. His holy presence proceeded forth.  No doubt, the beauty of His light pierced through the gross darkness of hell’s walls.

Satan remembered the day he tempted Jesus with the kingdoms. Jesus gave Himself as a ransom for a debt we could not pay.

“He came for His own and His own received Him not.” (John 1:11 KJV) The Gentile nation became desperate for what Israel had. They began asking Him to heal and deliver them humbling themselves not denying that they were unworthy. This action caused Him to fall in love with us enough to give redeeming power. (Matthew 15:24-31)

I believe then that the kingdom of darkness trembled fearfully knowing multitudes of believers were rejoicing, he no longer had power over them. (Matthew 4:1-11)

… “God commanded his love toward us, in that while were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”  (Romans 5:8)

Comfort comes to me knowing Jesus is the warrior of my soul. He is the Warrior of Your soul.

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