April 7th 2026 HRBC Devotion Copy

Bible Verse
''And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.' - 1 Corinthians 15:14' 

Paul paints a devastating picture of what life would look like without the resurrection. If Christ didn't rise, then our faith is empty, our preaching is pointless, and we're still trapped in our sins. Think about that for a moment - every prayer, every act of service, every moment of worship would be meaningless. But this isn't our reality! The resurrection validates every aspect of our faith. It proves that Jesus' sacrifice was accepted by the Father and that death has been defeated. When doubts creep in, remember that our faith isn't blind optimism. It's grounded in historical fact. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to us today, transforming our hearts and giving us strength for every battle we face.

Reflection Question:
What areas of your life need the transforming power of the resurrection to bring hope where there seems to be none?

Quote:
If there is no resurrection, why are we here today? Church. If there's no resurrection, why do we give? If there is no resurrection, why do we go? - Pastor Greg

Prayer:
Father, thank You that my faith isn't empty but filled with the power of the resurrection. Help me live boldly in this truth.