John tells us that on the day of our Savior’s resurrection, Jesus showed Himself alive to the disciples. But then he tells us that, “Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord!’” Imagine Thomas walking into a room full of jubilant disciples and asking, “What did I miss?” All has been recorded so that, through faith, you and I won't miss –even a minute– what a joy and assurance it is to have a risen and living Savior!

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In recent years, this expression, "according to sources," has become a means of announcing information that may not have been verified but, instead, is based hearsay and unsubstantiated claims. So, when Paul announces that the news he is sharing with us is, as he puts it, “of first importance,” it’s not wrong to want assurance that what he’s telling us is based on fact. After all, our eternal salvation depends on it. And happily, that’s exactly what the apostle does.

If you’re like me, you may have enjoyed seeing the successful Artemis II mission. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman called the voyage “a perfect mission.” However, it’s worth noting how many obstacles stood in the way of the mission’s success. We have just celebrated Easter and continue to rejoice in our Savior's resurrection. No matter how great the obstacles in your life, that would make it appear impossible for Jesus to bring His salvation to you, He has overcome them all.

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