The Rest Of The Message
Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin ArticlesThe British people were anxiously awaiting the news of the outcome of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18,1815. Their only means of communication was a system of signals. One of the signal stations was on the tower of Winchester Cathedral.
Late in the day, it flashed the signal: “Wellington Defeated….” Unfortunately, the fog had become so dense that only a part of the message could be made out as it was being relayed. Immediately, gloom settled heavily over the English countryside.
Imagine then the joy that must have ensued whenever the fog finally lifted and they received the rest of the message, “Wellington Defeated The Enemy.”
When our Lord was crucified, His disciples were so overcome by despair, that they saw but one meaning to the sad event – “Christ Defeated.” All hope was gone; Christ was dead.
But praise God, three days later, the rest of the message came through loud and clear, “Christ Defeated The Devil.” Victory was achieved! What great news! What great joy!
Through death and the resurrection, Christ conquered the grave, and by His ascending (Acts 1:9-11), He made possible our ascension to heaven as well (Romans 8:11; 1 Corinthians 15:20; Revelation 1:5).
Hallelujah to God! (Revelation 19:1).
“O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? …. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:55,57 KJV).