Tek SengDr. Tan

DAILY REFLECTION

“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.”
Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭11‬ ‭

The resurrection is not merely a historical event - it is a living, breathing manifestation of God’s power still at work in the world today.

One such modern-day testimony unfolded in Nigeria on 30 Nov 2001. Pastor Daniel Ekechukwu was tragically involved in a car accident and was declared clinically dead by hospital authorities. For approximately 42 hours, his lifeless body lay in a coffin. But on Sunday 2 Dec between 3:50 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., in the basement of the Grace of God Mission Church, the impossible happened - Daniel Ekechukwu rose from the dead.

This extraordinary event, witnessed by credible individuals and documented through interviews - including one by Pastor David Servant with Daniel and his friend Ede Samuel - has stirred hearts and challenged doubt. It echoes the truth of Romans 8:11.

His story, captured on video, has stirred hearts and awakened our spirits to the truth that resurrection power is not confined to the past. It is alive, active, and available - because Jesus lives, and His Spirit still moves. This testimony has become a compelling tool for evangelism, drawing many to salvation and reigniting faith in the God who still raises the dead.

Romans 8:11 calls us to live with resurrection confidence - to face every trial with the unshakable assurance that the same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead now dwells within us. His victory over death is not just a distant miracle; it is our present power for daily living. Through the Holy Spirit, we are not merely enduring - we are being renewed, revived, and raised to walk in the fullness of God’s divine life.

“The cross is the victory, the resurrection is the triumph.”