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Empty Tomb (Photo from The Washington Stand)
John R. Houk, Blog Editor
© April 18, 2025
Traditionally in Christendom this is day (in 2025 anyway) is celebrated as Good Friday. The day the Lord Jesus the Christ and Son of God was nailed to a Cross and died. ONLY two arise bodily on the first day of the week – a Sunday – to Resurrection Life. This is the central theme to becoming a Born Again Christian and to begin a New Creation Life in Jesus the Savior.
The spiritual formula for acquiring this New Creation Life is actually very simple as illustrated in Romans 10: 8-13 NKJV:
8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. 13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” [Blog Editor Bold Text Emphasis]
Redemption then is simple. Yet there is some action of repentance that seals a New Creation Life in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 4: 17-24 NKJV illustrates:
17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as [a]the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, 18 having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; 19 who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
20 But you have not so learned Christ, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
Footnotes
a. Ephesians 4:17 NU omits the rest of
That’s my pitch to receive and maintain a Resurrection New Creation Life in Christ Jesus.
I read a great Resurrection Message you should contemplate that looks at the Dry Bones vision revealed to the Prophet Ezekiel merged with Empty Tomb message of the Resurrection of Jesus:
o Hope Restored; By Kenyn Cureton; The Washington Stand; 4/18/25
The “Hope Restored” is a great read. But below I’m sharing another great read that I believe dives into the meaning of living a New Creation Resurrection Life that I pray speaks to you. It’s entitled, “The Resurrection Beyond the Cross”.
JRH 4/18/25
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Will Meier: The Resurrection Beyond the Cross
Will and Donna Meier (EL Photo)
By Will Meier, Manchester, Connecticut
April 18, 2025
God Is Calling Us Higher
2025 has marked a season of deeper surrender and holy pursuit, an invitation to cross over into resurrection life. Just as Abraham believed that Isaac could be raised from the dead (Hebrews 11:19), Elijah stretched himself over the lifeless body of a boy and called him back to life (1 Kings 17:21–22), Jesus raised Lazarus from the grave after four days (John 11:43–44), and, ultimately, Jesus himself rose from death, becoming the Firstborn among many brethren (Romans 8:29), so too are we invited to walk in this eternal resurrection dimension.
He is not only our Savior who died but our Apostle and Great High Priest who lives forever, holding the keys of death and hell, and mediating resurrection power for those who will believe.
This month, the veil is lifting by faith. There is a holy stirring to step into the realm where the risen Christ now abides—a realm beyond death, beyond striving—into rest, power, and radiant joy. The costs of being buried with him through the baptism into death will yield astonishing results when we cross the threshold into new life. But Jesus lives in this space, and he's beckoning us higher.
"Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." (Romans 6:4 NKJV)
"...buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. And you, being dead in your trespasses... He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses." (Colossians 2:12–13 NKJV)
In this article, I'll share my own dealings and insights, not sharing as one who has arrived but as one who seeks a better testimony. May the mercy of God draw you beyond the tomb, and may his resurrection life flood every hidden chamber of your heart and flow out of you!
The Cry That Shifted Everything
In a recent moment of surrender before the Lord, feeling weary, having laid my soul bare on the altar... I had to lay all down again and again, it seemed. I asked the Lord to heal my body and cried from my heart for every enemy to be brought under his feet. I cried out for his will, not mine. It is only him that really matters, not even the requests but the testimony of knowing him.
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Empty Tomb (EL Photo) - (Photo via Unsplash)
Then, the words came: "He is risen. He is risen, indeed." Not from tradition but by a prompting of the Spirit, they began to resound in my ears and heart. The Holy Spirit put them in my mouth, and they became a spark—disrupting, shifting, aligning my perspective.
An Invitation to Step Out of the Tomb
These weren't just verses anymore. They were an invitation: Step out of the tomb. Step into resurrection life.
So I prayed, "Lord, have mercy. Let your grace abound. Cause us to walk in your resurrection power. We yield. We long for it. We put off every heavy yoke and take yours, for it is easy and light."
A Blueprint for the Months Ahead
As I lingered in that moment, I was reminded of a prophetic word I received back in February about the rhythm of monthly seasons. April was highlighted as a "season of affection," a time when the heart of the Father is revealed more tenderly, a time of deep revelation of the Lamb, and a prophetic unlocking of resurrection life.
This word is not just for April; it sets the tone for what's to come. God is moving us from survival into kingdom flourishing. Each month carries a prophetic rhythm, and this season is crucial for aligning our hearts and prayers with what he's doing. Join us in praying into these prophetic veins. Intercede for alignment, resurrection life, divine affection, and the fresh oil of intimacy. Let us walk together in his purposes and glory.
Let April be a holy reset. Let it be marked with tears of joy, bold acts of obedience, the sound of celebration, and a posture of resurrection readiness. May we carry the awe of the empty tomb into every room, releasing the fragrance of resurrection life everywhere we go.
Prophetic Alignment: April's Season of Affection
As confirmation, I recently learned from Dutch Sheets at the Healing Summit on April 4 that this month is also the biblical month of Nissan—the month of miracles. According to Hebraic understanding, Nissan is the first month of the sacred or spiritual calendar, and a time of deliverance, redemption, and supernatural breakthrough. It is also known as the month of renewal and new beginnings, the beginning of spring, and the month connected with speech. It's a time to repair our words, to align our mouths with heaven, and speak life, not limitation.
This month carries prophetic weight and significance. It's when Israel was brought out of Egypt. It's when Jesus rose from the grave. It's when God redefined history with miracles. And it's a month to walk out of bondage and into promises.
A Month of Miracles and New Beginnings
Abraham Promise (Photo via Flickr) [EL Photo]
What happens in the month of Nissan? Here are just a few significant events:
§ Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are traditionally believed to have been born in Nissan, marking covenant beginnings and generational legacy.
§ God establishes Nissan as the first month (Exodus 12:2), marking a new beginning for God's people.
§ The Israelites are delivered from Egypt (Exodus 12–14); this is a deliverance from bondage and slavery.
§ The Red Sea crossing is traditionally believed to have been in Nissan; it is a supernatural victory and crossing into freedom.
§ Miriam leads the women in a song of victory—a prophetic picture of worship after deliverance.
§ The Tabernacle is set up on the first of Nissan (Exodus 40:2); a dwelling place for God is established.
§ A lamb is selected for Passover on the tenth of Nissan, pointing to Jesus as the Lamb, chosen before the foundation of the world.
§ The first Passover is celebrated; the blood of the lamb brings protection and covenant.
§ Israel crosses the Jordan into the Promised Land (Joshua 4–5)—a transition from wilderness to inheritance.
§ Ezra begins his return to Jerusalem to restore worship (Ezra 7:9), the restoration and rebuilding of the spiritual altar.
§ Haman casts lots (Pur) in the month of Nissan (Esther 3:7); God's hidden hand begins a plan for Israel's deliverance.
§ Esther triumphs over Haman's evil decree, which is a supernatural reversal, preserving God's people.
§ Jesus is crucified and resurrected; this is the fulfillment of Passover and a release of resurrection power.
A Sudden Realization: The Other Side of the Cross
I came a sudden realization... I'd camped on one side of the cross: the crucifixion, the suffering, the daily dying. And rightly so; it is sacred ground. Yet I hadn't fully crossed over to the other side: resurrection.
Yes, I had been baptized into his death, but had I truly embraced what it means to be raised with him in glory? The Lord began to show me that I had identified so deeply with the wilderness, the hardship, "the challenge," and the fire that I was resisting the ease that comes through the Blood—the rest, the joy, the resurrection, the power, and the freedom.
The Breaking: New Songs Follow Repentance
Generations at Sunset (Photo via Unsplash) [EL Photo]
Then came a song—a holy disruption. I was listening to Mercy Culture's worship song, "It's the Blood," and the words pierced me: "The Blood makes it easy." I began to repent. I renounced the belief that it had to be hard all the time. I confessed how I had over-identified with suffering, that I had carried a belief that made the journey heavier than Jesus ever intended, because I had placed more weight on sacrifice than on resurrection grace.
I continued to pray, releasing the song of deliverance and healing, and the testimony of God's mighty works—like Miriam, who danced in victory; Hannah, who cried out in barrenness and rejoiced in fulfillment; Mary, who carried the promise and sang with wonder; Zechariah, who prophesied the coming King. Add to this song the voices of Deborah, Elizabeth, David, Simeon, and Anna—those who saw, believed, and declared. Let God's song go forth in celebration.
He Walks Among the Lampstands
As I continued in prayer, the Lord began to show me something deeper. He reminded me of the risen Christ in Revelation 1, walking among the golden lampstands. As the Risen One, he is not distant. He walks among his church with great love, keen insight, and shepherding wisdom. He tends the flame. He strengthens the weak. He corrects with mercy. He is preparing his bride with tender affection and holy fire.
The resurrection is not just an event we remember, it is a person we encounter daily. The one who conquered death walks among us now, trimming the wicks, pouring the oil, and lighting the lamps of those willing to burn. God is faithful to his word.
Activation Prayer: Walking in Resurrection Power
Father, in the name of Jesus, we thank you for this divine season of refreshing and resurrection. We accept the call to move from preparation into power. We have been baptized into your death, now let us reign with you in your resurrection. We say yes to the shift from wilderness to wonder, from surviving to overcoming, from pressing to possessing. We step out of the tomb and into the fullness of your life. We shake off the grave clothes of weariness, heaviness, and fear, and we put on garments of praise, boldness, and resurrection power.
We align our hearts and our words with heaven. Let our mouths speak life. Let our prayers release miracles. Let our worship resound with the victory of the Lamb.
Lord, we receive your affection, your joy, and your commissioning. May your love and holy affection make us brand new. Walk among us, trim our lamps, pour out fresh oil, revive our vision, and awaken our purpose.
This month, we rise with you. We declare Nissan as our crossover month—from bondage to promise, from preparation to power, and from survival to kingdom flourishing. In Jesus' name, amen.
He is confirming what he's already spoken. He is awakening our hearts. He is walking among us. May this revelation of the risen Christ open up to you in deeper dimensions of love, power, and glory.
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Will Meier
Awakening Destiny Global
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Will and Donna Meier are dynamic leaders at Awakening Destiny Global, passionately dedicated to awakening Believers and nations to their God-given destinies. Their mission is to restore and catalyze a global movement of spiritual revival and transformation. Will, a Kingdom entrepreneur, speaker, and leadership coach, combines decades of experience in a Fortune 50 aerospace company with his spiritual leadership. He is the author of 'Leaders for Life—Creating Champions through the NOW Leadership Process,' focusing on integrating Kingdom principles into marketplace leadership. Donna is actively involved in their community and was recently elected to the local board of education, where she advocates for children and aims to drive positive change. Their shared commitment to spiritual and community leadership makes them an influential apostolic and prophetic team across both spiritual and secular spheres. Will and Donna have two sons, live in Connecticut, and enjoy outdoor adventures and travel.
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