““Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the experts in the law. They will condemn him to death, and will turn him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged severely and crucified. Yet on the third day, he will be raised.””

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭20:18-19‬ ‭‬‬

There was nothing random or happenstance about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.  Jesus came with intention.  He was determined and committed to fulfilling the promises of God with absolute accuracy–even if it meant that He endured great loss, pain, and death.  You see, He was willing to die in order for us to know His great love.

But because He rose again on the third day He is alive and with us today! He overcame death so that we could experience His love even in circumstances that look overwhelming and dismal.  He is alive and He is victorious!