by Timothy W. Burnett
According to Matthew 27:52-53, "the graves were opened, and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, and came out of the graves after his resurrection and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many."
One way God relays a message to people is by a vision. There are many wonderful accounts of visions appearing to people throughout the Bible. The book of Daniel is full of vividly descriptive visions about future events. The apostle John wrote the visions given to him related to significant events that will also occur in the future after Christ Jesus returns for God's born again children.
When God in heaven gives visions it is with a purpose to comfort, encourage, warn and prepare people. No doubt there are other reasons, but these presently come to mind.
God's first born beloved son had just died and three days and three nights later, He raised him from the dead with a new and glorious body. What better way to announce the resurrection of His son than to give a vision to many people in Jerusalem showing the ultimate result.
We have this scripture that reveals more information about what resulted, "Just as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death. That is the devil. And deliver them who through fear of death were all their life time subject to bondage" (Hebrews 2:14-15).
Jesus Christ had the same flesh as all mankind, but did not have the same corruptible blood as the rest. This is because his Father was not a man, but God in heaven. Because of Jesus' death and the shedding of his incorruptible blood, he will be able to destroy the devil who had the power of death over all of mankind, who have been under the bondage of death and fear.
The power of the devil over mankind through death, has been transferred to our Lord Jesus Christ unto resurrection and everlasting life for all who believe with their hearts that God raised him from the dead.
What a powerful and gracious love God has showed for all people. Praise God in heaven!
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