Because Jesus lives I can face tomorrow
What if Jesus hadn't come?
Have you ever paused to truly consider what our lives and our eternal destinies would look like if Jesus had never come to die on the cross? It is a question that strips away surface-level religion and forces us to grapple with the core of our faith. Without Christ's sacrifice, humanity would still be burdened by sin, separated from God and without the hope of redemption. But because Jesus came, everything has changed!
In today's world, it's easy to lose sight of this reality. Surrounded by denominations, church traditions and cultural Christianity, it's vital to clarify what we believe and where we place our trust. Our faith is not in Christianity as an institution, nor in churches, leaders or personal passion. It is not an ideology; nor is it anchored in how passionately we worship, how much doctrine we know or how many church services we attend. Our faith is in Jesus Christ alone - the one who lived, died and rose again.
Our hope is not rooted in our sincerity, which can waver or in our feelings, which fluctuate. It is anchored in the unchanging credibility of the One we believe in. Jesus is trustworthy. Jesus Christ is extremely credible and can therefore be taken at His Word!
The story of our lives is no longer defined by sin, shame or separation.
Because of the Resurrection, your story is now marked by grace, renewal and resurrection power!
What the cross and resurrection mean for you and me today
Reconciliation: We are no longer orphans or strangers, but beloved children with hope.
The Holy Spirit: We have access to the same power that raised Christ from the dead.
New Identity: A restored relationship with God that defines who we are.
Authority: We have the Name of Jesus and spiritual authority over the enemy.
Empowerment: Access to divine grace that not only saves but transforms.
Healing: Provision for healing from every sickness or disease.
Unshakeable Peace: A peace that guards us against fear, worry and anxiety.
Abundance: The provision to fulfill God's calling and establish His kingdom.
And it means Jesus is present with us today - not as a distant figure in history, but as the risen King who walks with us, speaks to us and leads us in truth.
God has plan for you
The Bible offers profound assurance that God has a personal plan for each individual, marked by purpose, hope and loving guidance. Scripture emphasizes that you are not an accident, but rather intentionally created and deeply known by God.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
This verse reflects God's desire not just for general good, but for your specific well being and destiny. Throughout Scripture, we see a recurring theme: God is involved in the details of your life. Psa 139:13-18 says "God formed you in the womb, knows your thoughts and has written every day of your life in His book". Eph 2:10 adds that "we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." This reveals a divine purpose tailored for your life - work, relationships and service that bring fulfillment and align with God's kingdom.
God's plan isn't always easy or clear in the moment, but the Bible promises He is always working for your good (Rom 8:28), even through trials. His desire is for you to trust Him, grow in faith and walk in the identity He has given you.
Ultimately, God's plan for you is rooted in a relationship with Him, one that shapes your present and secures your eternal future!
But how can we be sure this plan will prevail in a world full of sickness, loss and uncertainty? The answer is found in the empty tomb. Because Jesus rose, His plan for your life isn't just a wish - it's a resurrection-powered reality.
Why the resurrection matters for your future
The phrase "I can face tomorrow" is more than a sentimental lyric from a cherished hymn; it is a profound theological certainty anchored in a historical event. Many people view the future with a sense of dreaded uncertainty, wondering if their health, finances or families will survive the challenges ahead. However, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ shifts our perspective from fear of the unknown to confidence in the Unchanging One.
The pivot point of history
In 1 Corinthians 15, the Apostle Paul addresses the absolute necessity of the resurrection. He bluntly states that if Christ did not rise, our preaching is empty, our faith is futile and we are still trapped in our sins. Without the resurrection, Christianity is merely a moral philosophy with no power to save.
But because Christ is risen, the future is no longer a source of dread. The resurrection was not just a miracle for Jesus; it was a breakthrough for all of humanity. It serves as the "first fruits," a guarantee that the same power that conquered the grave is now directed toward your future.
The sting of death is gone
The greatest unknown any human faces is death. It is the ultimate shadow that hangs over every tomorrow. But through the resurrection, Jesus decapitated the power of the grave.
"O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?" (1 Cor 15:55).
Because Jesus conquered the grave, our greatest fear has been defeated. If God can handle the finality of death, He can certainly handle the uncertainties of your career, your health and your daily needs.
A living hope
We do not settle for "wishful thinking" - a fragile optimism based on circumstances. Instead, we have a Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3). Unlike a dead hope based on a deceased leader, a living hope is anchored in a living person.
This means your tomorrow is not at the mercy of luck, politics or even your own mistakes. It is held in the hands of the Risen King. The resurrection is the credible evidence that God's promises are not just words on a page; they are resurrection-powered realities that govern your future. Because He lives, you don't just "endure" tomorrow—you face it with the authority of a conqueror.
Divine healing: Does God still heal today?
When we say we can "face tomorrow," we aren't just talking about a change in our attitude; we are talking about the restoration of our bodies and minds. A common question many grapple with is whether God still intervenes in our physical struggles today. The answer is found in the very nature of Christ: the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in the lives of believers right now.
Physical healing: The provision of the cross
Jesus' earthly ministry was inseparable from healing. Everywhere He went, He demonstrated the Kingdom of God by curing the blind, the lame and the diseased. This wasn't just to prove His identity; it was to reveal God's will for humanity.
The foundation for our health is rooted in the atonement. As the prophet Isaiah foresaw: "He was wounded for our transgressions… and by His stripes we are healed" (Isa 53:5). While we live in a fallen world where we still experience physical decay, we do not have to face sickness alone. Because Jesus is alive, we have the right and the responsibility to pray for and expect God's intervening healing power. Healing is not an optional extra of the Gospel; it is a benefit of our covenant with God.
Emotional restoration: Healing the brokenhearted
Healing isn't limited to the physical body. For many, "tomorrow" is a source of dread because of the emotional trauma of "yesterday." However, Jesus' mission statement specifically included the command to bind up the brokenhearted (Isa 61:1).
Facing tomorrow means knowing that your past traumas, anxieties and depression do not have the final say over your future peace. Through the Holy Spirit, God offers a deep, internal restoration that mends the soul. Whether it is the scars of rejection or the weight of grief, the Risen Christ specializes in making all things new.
How to receive healing today
If you are facing a medical report or an emotional crisis, remember that Jesus is the same "yesterday, today and forever" (Heb 13:8).
Study the Word and renew your mind to what it says about healing. Stop seeing yourself as "the sick trying to get healed" and start seeing yourself as "the healed (in Christ) resisting sickness."
Victory over sickness often requires more than just a petition or begging God; it requires a command. In Mark 11:23-24, Jesus instructs us that whoever speaks to the mountain and does not doubt in his heart will have whatever he says. This is the authority of the Great Commission in action - we aren't just meant to "put up" with infirmity, but to use the Name of Jesus to cast it out.
Following the example of our Father, we are called to "call those things which be not as though they were" (Rom 4:17). This isn't ignoring reality; it's asserting a higher spiritual reality. Instead of just describing the mountain of your symptoms to God, you speak the Word of God to the mountain. As a new creation, you have been deputized with Christ's authority; you don't have to wait for permission to resist what Jesus has already defeated on the Cross.
Want to know more about what the Word says about Divine Healing, that is freely available to you today?
Finding peace in uncertainty: Overcoming anxiety
Most people fear tomorrow for one simple reason: they cannot control it. We live in a world of shifting economies, health crises and relational instability. When we try to shoulder the weight of a future we cannot see, the result is always anxiety. However, the Christian perspective offers a radical alternative - shifting the focus from human control to Divine trust.
Breaking the cycle of worry
Jesus was remarkably practical when He addressed our mental health and future fears. In the Sermon on the Mount, He gave a direct command that serves as a shield for our minds:
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." (Matt 6:34)
This isn't just a suggestion to be positive; it is a strategic directive. Jesus is teaching us that God provides daily bread - the grace you need for today is available today. When you try to pre-live tomorrow's problems, you are trying to handle a burden without the grace yet assigned to it. Facing tomorrow successfully starts by staying present with God today.
The provision: God is already there
We can face tomorrow because we are not sending God into the future - He is already there. One of the powerful names of God is Jehovah Jireh, which means "The Lord who Sees" and therefore "The Lord who Provides."
Because Jesus lives, we know that He has already walked through the darkest tomorrow possible - death - and emerged victorious. The Resurrection is the ultimate proof that God is capable of bringing life out of dead situations.
Financial Need: He is the Provider who feeds the birds of the air.
Physical Need: He is the Life-Giver who sustains our breath.
Spiritual Need: He is the Advocate who intercedes for us.
Trading control for unshakeable peace
The world defines peace as the absence of trouble, but Jesus defines unshakeable peace as His presence in the midst of trouble. Peace is not found in having all the answers; it is found in knowing the One who holds the future.
If you are struggling with anxiety today, take a moment to reckon this truth: Your tomorrow is not a mystery to God. He is the Alpha and the Omega - the beginning and the end. He isn't just watching your future unfold; He is already in your tomorrow, preparing the way, providing the grace, and ensuring that His plan for your life will prevail.
Provision and purpose: Trusting God with your needs
One of the most practical ways we face tomorrow is by trusting God to sustain us physically and financially. For many, the fear of tomorrow is actually a fear of lack - lack of money, lack of time, or lack of strength. However, the Bible reveals that your provision is intrinsically tied to your purpose.
The God of more than enough
In the Resurrection, Jesus proved that He has authority over every physical resource. If He can command life back into a dead body, He can certainly command resources into your situation. He is not a God of "just enough," but the God of Abundance who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think (Eph 3:20).
Seeking the Kingdom First: Jesus promised that when we prioritize God's purposes, all our material needs - food, clothing, shelter - will be added to us (Matt 6:33).
The Power to Create Wealth: God provides the power to get wealth not for selfish hoarding, but to establish His covenant and fulfill the plan He has for your life (Deut 8:18).
When you understand that God has a specific purpose and plan for you, you can rest in the fact that He is legally and lovingly obligated to provide the resources necessary to complete that plan. You aren't just surviving tomorrow; you are being supplied for a mission.
Victory over death: The ultimate reason for our hope
The final and most formidable enemy we face is death. Every other fear - sickness, poverty or failure - is ultimately a subset of the fear of death. But for the believer, the Resurrection of Jesus has turned the king of terrors into a defeated foe.
The end of death
Because Jesus lives, death is no longer a wall; it is a doorway. The Resurrection wasn't just a miracle for Jesus to show off His power; it was a prototype for what will happen to every person who is in Him.
"But now Christ is risen from the dead and has become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep." (1 Cor 15:20)
This is the ultimate reason for our hope. We can face tomorrow because we know how the story ends. Even if the worst happens in this life, we have a Blessed Hope - the certainty of a resurrected body and an eternal inheritance that can never fade away.
Living from victory, not for victory
Because Jesus has already won the ultimate victory, we don't have to live our lives in a defensive crouch. We don't fight for victory; we fight from the victory Jesus already achieved. This perspective changes everything. It allows us to take risks for the Gospel, to give generously and to love sacrificially, because we know that our tomorrow is secured in eternity.
FAQ - Because Jesus lives, I can face tomorrow
If God has a plan for me, why am I going through such a hard time right now?
A 'plan for good' does not mean a life without trials. In fact, many of God's greatest plans are forged in the fire of adversity. Romans 8:28 promises that God works all things together for good, meaning He uses the trials to shape you for the destiny He has prepared.
Does 'abundance' mean every Christian will be a millionaire?
Biblical abundance means having a 'full supply' to accomplish what God has called you to do. It is about being 'blessed to be a blessing.' It means having no lack in your assignment, whether that assignment is in a boardroom or a mission field.
How do I practically 'trust God' when my bank account is empty?
Trust is an action, not just a feeling. It involves speaking God's Word over your situation, continuing to be a faithful steward/giver and refusing to let 'the report of the world' override 'the report of the Lord'.
Is the Resurrection a literal physical event or a spiritual metaphor?
It is a literal, physical, historical verifiable event. If it were just a metaphor, it would have no power to save us from literal death. Our hope is built on the credible evidence of the empty tomb.
Can I really have peace if my circumstances don't change?
Yes. Biblical peace (Shalom) is not the absence of a storm, but the presence of Jesus in the boat. By renewing your mind to the truth that 'He Lives,' you can experience a peace that 'passes all understanding.'
How do I hear God's voice regarding His plan for my life?
The answer is that God speaks primarily through His Word, but also through the peace of the Holy Spirit, the counsel of godly people and the opening/closing of doors. Hearing God is less about an audible voice and more about a renewed mind that recognizes His 'frequency.'
He has given us the Great Commission - to preach, teach, cast out demons, heal the sick and make disciples and we can all do this now.
The best way to find out specifics of His plan for your life is to develop a relationship and ask Him!
What is the difference between 'toxic positivity' and 'Christian hope'?
This is a modern psychological search trend. Toxic positivity ignores pain, while Christian hope acknowledges it but looks past it to the Resurrection. We don't 'fake' being happy; we 'face' reality with the assurance that Jesus has already overcome the world (John 16:33).
Why does a good God allow suffering if He has a plan for me?
The 'Problem of Evil' is one of the most asked questions. The answer lies in the reality of human free will and a fallen world, but the Christian answer is that God doesn't just watch us suffer - He entered into our suffering on the Cross so that He could eventually end all suffering through the Resurrection. Refer to 'Why does a good God allow evil' where this topic is discussed in more detail.
Does 'I Can Face Tomorrow' mean my life will be easy?
Biblical assurance is not a promise of an easy life, but a promise of a victorious life. Jesus promised 'tribulation' in this world, but the reason we can face tomorrow is that the outcome is already decided. Your strength doesn't come from a lack of trouble, but from the presence of the One who walked out of the grave. The Bible encourages believers to look forward with confidence, knowing that God has plans to give us a 'future and a hope' (Jeremiah 29:11). Because Christ lives, the future is not a place of darkness, but a place where God's grace is already present.
How do I stop worrying about tomorrow?
Biblical peace comes through prayer and thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6-7). When we bring our specific fears to God and remind ourselves of His past faithfulness (especially the Resurrection), His peace guards our hearts.
Is it wrong for me to feel afraid of the future?
Fear is a human emotion, but it doesn't have to be your master. Men of faith like David often felt afraid, but they chose to 'trust in the Lord' (Psalm 56:3). Facing tomorrow means walking in the love of Christ, which 'casts out all fear' (1 John 4:18). It is not about the absence of feelings, but the presence of a Savior whose perfect love provides a security that the world cannot take away.