“Within three days Pharaoh will lift up your head…”
The difference between a Christian and an unbeliever is a three day journey. This is the road that Jesus walked to complete his work of redemption. This is the “road” that everyone must take in order to be born into God’s family.
The first day takes us to the cross at Calvary. At the foot of the cross we can deposit our burdens and sins. This is the place where Jesus died to atone for our sins. This is the place where repentance cries out to God for forgiveness and salvation. This is the place where we meet our Lord and Savior and are united with Him through faith.
Our journey continues and during the last part of the first and the entire second day, the lifeless body of Jesus rests inside the tomb. In that tomb our sins are also “resting” forever; Jesus took them on the cross and buried them on that tomb. They are dead and buried forever and shall never come out of the tomb.
The third and last day arrives and all we find is an empty tomb. Why? Because Jesus is alive! He was raised from among the dead, having conquered sin and death. In this third day, Jesus consummated his saving work. Now he offers eternal life to those who dare to believe in his name, and are willing to walk in Jesus, the only road to heaven (John 14:6).
Three days were the difference between the cupbearer and the chief baker. One was executed (the baker), while the other was forgiven and restored. God will do the same for those that will walk this “three day journey” to find new life in Christ.
Have you walked on this “road” yet?
A. G.
