When Pastor Juan Martinez stepped up to preach on the power of the resurrected life, he wasn’t content with just celebrating Easter Sunday. He wanted to show what resurrection power actually looks like in a believer’s everyday life—and how to walk in it.
“These are the signs,” Martinez said. “You could come to church and still be living dead.”
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Here are the defining characteristics of a resurrected life:
1. Love for Others, Even the Difficult Ones
“You walk in love, genuine love. You’re patient, kind towards people, even those who are difficult or challenging.”
This kind of love goes beyond emotions—it’s about living like Jesus when it’s not easy.
2. Boldness in Faith
“You speak and you act bold for Christ even in uncomfortable and intimidating circumstances.”
Martinez challenged the timid: “In the beginning, it’s going to sound kind of crazy. You do it again and again and again and again.”
3. Supernatural Peace
“You remain calm and you trust God deeply during trials and uncertainty.”
According to Martinez, this peace isn’t natural—it’s resurrection-level calm in the middle of life’s chaos.
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4. Joy in Serving Others
“You volunteer to do unnoticed tasks. You serve behind the scenes. You find joy in simply blessing someone else.”
It’s not about being seen, he said: “It’s a joy for you to do it. It’s not a job.”
5. Self-Control Under Pressure
“I listen to him and I look like I have a lot of self-control. Really, he has all the self-control.”
Martinez was clear—discipline isn’t willpower; it’s the fruit of surrendering to Jesus.
6. Joy During Suffering
“Maintaining joy and hoping in Christ even when it’s painful because you reflect trust in God’s sovereignty.”
Resurrection life doesn’t erase pain—it gives purpose in the middle of it.
7. Authentic Community and Unity
“You build meaningful relationships marked by vulnerability, transparency, and mutual encouragement.”
He emphasized quick forgiveness and peacemaking: “You’re either dividing or bringing it together.”
8. Full Access to Every Room
Martinez compared our lives to a house: “Jesus, You could be like right here. Like, don’t go right. Don’t hold on my relationship. Don’t talk to me about it. It’s messy right now, but I’mma hold it.”
The resurrected life invites Jesus into every corner—especially the parts we try to hide.
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So How Do You Get There?
Martinez said it starts with surrender. “Holy Spirit, what are You saying to me?” he urged listeners to pray. “Your decision is you actually living the resurrected life.”
This isn’t about achieving perfection. It’s about letting the risen Christ live fully through you, one surrendered step at a time.
“Don’t leave this place exactly how you came in,” Martinez said. “Have an encounter with the living Christ.”
Amen to that.
James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
