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Day 5 – The Stone Has Been Rolled Away

We’re coming to the end of this study. At the start, I asked you to consider these questions:

• Am I still holding on to shame, even after asking God to forgive me?
• Am I struggling to accept the forgiveness He freely offers through Jesus?
• Am I letting fear dictate my steps—or worse, paralyze me from living the abundant life Jesus died to give?
• Am I refusing to hope because I feel unworthy of good things?

Jesus is ready to free you from the shame and death you’ve wrapped yourself in. But if you choose to stay in fear, regret, and sin, it’s like rolling the stone over your own tomb and wasting away inside. Friend, this is not the life Jesus promises.

He stands on the other side of the stone—rolling it away and calling your name.

When Jesus died on the cross, He was placed in a borrowed tomb for three days. If the One who came to set you free walked out of His tomb for you, why would you believe He wants you to remain in yours for a lifetime? When He rose, He gave you the power to rise too. Three days earlier, He carried every sin you’ve committed, are struggling with now, and ever will commit. Every stripe, every bruise, the crown of thorns, the nails, the humiliation—He endured it all to restore you to Himself.

He faced the agony of the cross so you could be forgiven, healed, and filled with the hope that one day—if you have received Him as Lord of your life—you will live with Him where there is no night, no fear, no sin, and no temptation. A place where tears are not allowed, because God Himself will wipe them from your eyes.

Listen, do you hear Him calling your name? Above the fear and anxiety? His voice isn’t more noise; it cuts through the darkness. When your spirit hears it, it must rise.

So rise. Hold your head high, and walk in the hope Jesus came to give you.

Practical Steps:

1. Come to Jesus.
   He has already come for you. Now it's your turn to step toward Him. Don't wait.
2. Let Him speak your name.
   Be still. Tune out the lies. And listen. His voice is calling you forward, not backward.
3. Trade your death for life.
   Whatever has kept you in the grave—shame, fear, regret—it no longer holds power. Let Jesus resurrect the places in you that feel dead.
4. Walk in the light.
   Take one small step today in the direction of hope. Whether that’s praying, reaching out for help, or simply breathing in His love again, it’s time to live again.