Greater Than it All - Encouragement for Today - April 5, 2026

Carbonatix Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Carbonatix

Proverbs 31 Ministries banner

Stacy LoweApril 5, 2026

Greater Than It All
STACY J. LOWE

Lee en español

“‘Mary!’ Jesus said. She turned to him and cried out, ‘Rabboni!’ (which is Hebrew for ‘Teacher’).” John 20:16 (NLT)

Editor’s Note: Today’s devotion is part of our Holy Week series! Journey with us as we experience the power of Jesus’ love, remember His sacrifice, and walk in the victory of His resurrection. We pray this series prepares your heart for the joy of Easter. Subscribe now.

The third day after Jesus’ crucifixion, Mary Magdalene arrived at His tomb to anoint her Lord’s body with spices and oils. But nothing was as she expected.

Not only was the stone rolled away from the entrance, but Jesus was no longer there. After telling the disciples what she had found, she returned to the tomb and wept. She thought Jesus' body had been stolen.

It was then she noticed two angels inside the tomb. They asked why she was crying, but she still didn't recognize what was happening. Turning, she saw another man, who she believed to be the gardener, and He asked her the same. She begged to know where Jesus’ body was so she could go and retrieve it.

Then the man spoke again: “‘Mary!’ Jesus said. She turned to him and cried out, ‘Rabboni!’ (which is Hebrew for ‘Teacher’)” (John 20:16).

At the sound of her name on Jesus’ lips, everything changed for Mary.

She suddenly realized she hadn’t been talking to the gardener at all; it was her Rabboni. Her friend. The Nazarene who had delivered her from demons, the man she trusted, the One she had pinned all her hopes and dreams on, only to watch Him die on the cross. She was now face-to-face with that man — the living, breathing Jesus Himself! Everything she thought she knew about Him paled in comparison to the truth of her risen Savior standing right there in front of her.

This Easter Sunday, let’s not rush past the enormity of this moment: If even death itself couldn’t defeat Jesus, what ever could?

This is incredible news with life-altering implications, not just for Mary but for us too. Because if Jesus did indeed walk right out of the grave, then by default, no matter what we may face, He’s greater.

He’s greater than our sickness. Greater than our weakness. Greater than our suffering. Greater than our confusion. Greater than our doubts.

He’s greater than the worry that keeps you tossing and turning all night.
He’s greater than that regret you can’t seem to shake.
He’s greater than your past.
He’s greater than your present.
He’s greater than those parts of you that you pray no one sees.
He’s greater than your success.
He’s greater than your failure.
He’s greater than your highest high and greater than your lowest low.
He’s greater than your fears about tomorrow and greater than your hopes for today.

Best of all? He’s greater than your sin, which He nailed to the cross (Colossians 2:14).

And because He’s greater, nothing scares Him off, not even your worst self. He can handle it all. And He wants to! What better gift could there ever be?

Let’s rejoice and be glad that Jesus didn’t just live 2,000-plus years ago — He still lives and remains greater than it all. Even today. Praise God!

Father, thank You that Jesus didn’t just die to pay for my sins; He also rose again. May I always stand amazed that He truly is greater than it all. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

OUR FAVORITE THINGS

Today we celebrate the resurrection — the moment that proves the cross was not the end of the story. Because Jesus rose, hope gets the last word. And because He rose, a relationship with Him is possible — not built on our effort but on His finished work. Easter isn’t only something we remember; it’s something we’re invited into. If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to know Jesus — not just know about Him — we invite you to explore what a personal relationship with Him looks like. You can learn more about who He is, what He accomplished, and how His resurrection changes your life today when you click here! The empty tomb isn’t just good news for then. It’s good news for you, right now.

width

ENGAGE

Connect with today’s devotion writer, Stacy J. Lowe, and see her stunning photography by following her on Facebook or Instagram!

FOR DEEPER STUDY

Romans 8:38-39, “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord” (NLT).

Jesus never promised us an easy life. But He does promise never to leave us alone for a single moment of it. Every second of every day, we are saturated in the love of God. All it takes is one look at the cross to see the depth of that love — and one look at the empty tomb to recognize the extraordinary power behind it all. No matter what you’re up against today, you can have hope because Jesus lives and Jesus loves!

How does the love of Jesus, who is greater than it all, offer you hope today? We’d love for you to share about it in the comments.

© 2026 by Stacy J. Lowe. All rights reserved.

Proverbs 31 Ministries
P.O. Box 3189
Matthews, NC 28106
www.Proverbs31.org

 

Salem News Channel Today

Sponsored Links


September 26 - Phoenix, AZ
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts


November 2 - Detroit, MI
Zion Christian Church in Troy


October 6 - Los Angeles, CA
Pasadena Convention Center


November 5 - San Antonio, TX
Norris Centers – The Grand Red Oak Ballroom


October 8 - Sacramento, CA
William Jessup University


November 7 - Tampa, FL
The Palladium at St. Pete College


October 22 - Minneapolis, MN
Crowne Plaza AiRE


November 15 - San Francisco, CA
Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley


October 23 - Philadelphia, PA
Green Valley Country Club


November 16 - Denver, CO
CU South Denver - Formerly Wildlife Experience


November 2 - Chicago, IL
Chicago Westin Northwest in Itasca


November 21 - Cleveland, OH
Holiday Inn Rockside in Independence



Salem Radio Network Speakers

Larry Elder is an American lawyer, writer, and radio and television personality who calls himself the "Sage of South Central" a district of Los Angeles, Larry says his philosophy is to entertain, inform, provoke and to hopefully uplift. His calling card is "we have a country to save" and to him this means returning to the bedrock Constitutional principles of limited government and maximum personal responsibility. Elder's iconoclastic wit and intellectual agility makes him a particularly attractive voice in a nation that seems weary of traditional racial dialogue.” – Los Angeles Times.

Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher began his broadcasting career in 1978 in Dayton, Ohio. Today, he is one of the most listened-to talk radio show hosts in America, recently having been ranked in the Talkers Magazine “Heavy Hundred” list – the 100 most important talk radio hosts in America. Prior to being launched into national syndication in 1998, Mike hosted the morning show on WABC-AM in New York City. Today, Talkers Magazine reports that his show is heard by over 3.75 million weekly listeners. Besides his radio work, Mike is seen on Fox News Channel as an on-air contributor, frequently appearing on the cable news giant.

Hugh Hewitt is one of the nation’s leading bloggers and a genuine media revolutionary. He brings that expertise, his wit and what The New Yorker magazine calls his “amiable but relentless manner” to his nationally syndicated show each day.

When Dr. Sebastian Gorka was growing up, he listened to talk radio under his pillow with a transistor radio, dreaming that one day he would be behind the microphone. Beginning New Year’s Day 2019, he got his wish. Gorka now hosts America First every weekday afternoon 3 to 6pm ET. Gorka’s unique story works well on the radio. He is national security analyst for the Fox News Channel and author of two books: "Why We Fight" and "Defeating Jihad." His latest book releasing this fall is “War For America’s Soul.” He is uniquely qualified to fight the culture war and stand up for what is great about America, his adopted home country.

Broadcasting from his home station of KRLA in Los Angeles, the Dennis Prager Show is heard across the country. Everything in life – from politics to religion to relationships – is grist for Dennis’ mill. If it’s interesting, if it affects your life, then Dennis will be talking about it – with passion, humor, insight and wisdom.

Sean Hannity is a conservative radio and television host, and one of the original primetime hosts on the Fox News Channel, where he has appeared since 1996. Sean Hannity began his radio career at a college station in California, before moving on to markets in the Southeast and New York. Today, he’s one of the most listened to on-air voices. Hannity’s radio program went into national syndication on September 10, 2001, and airs on more than 500 stations. Talkers Magazine estimates Hannity’s weekly radio audience at 13.5 million. In 1996 he was hired as one of the original hosts on Fox News Channel. As host of several popular Fox programs, Hannity has become the highest-paid news anchor on television.

Michelle Malkin is a mother, wife, blogger, conservative syndicated columnist, longtime cable TV news commentator, and best-selling author of six books. She started her newspaper journalism career at the Los Angeles Daily News in 1992, moved to the Seattle Times in 1995, and has been penning nationally syndicated newspaper columns for Creators Syndicate since 1999. She is founder of conservative Internet start-ups Hot Air and Twitchy.com. Malkin has received numerous awards for her investigative journalism, including the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL) national award for outstanding service for the cause of governmental ethics and leadership (1998), the Reed Irvine Accuracy in Media Award for Investigative Journalism (2006), the Heritage Foundation and Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity's Breitbart Award for Excellence in Journalism (2013), the Center for Immigration Studies' Eugene Katz Award for Excellence in the Coverage of Immigration Award (2016), and the Manhattan Film Festival's Film Heals Award (2018). Married for 26 years and the mother of two teenage children, she lives with her family in Colorado. Follow her at michellemalkin.com. (Photo reprinted with kind permission from Peter Duke Photography.)

Sponsored by:

Greater Than it All - Encouragement for Today - April 5, 2026

Carbonatix Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Carbonatix

Proverbs 31 Ministries banner

Stacy LoweApril 5, 2026

Greater Than It All
STACY J. LOWE

Lee en español

“‘Mary!’ Jesus said. She turned to him and cried out, ‘Rabboni!’ (which is Hebrew for ‘Teacher’).” John 20:16 (NLT)

Editor’s Note: Today’s devotion is part of our Holy Week series! Journey with us as we experience the power of Jesus’ love, remember His sacrifice, and walk in the victory of His resurrection. We pray this series prepares your heart for the joy of Easter. Subscribe now.

The third day after Jesus’ crucifixion, Mary Magdalene arrived at His tomb to anoint her Lord’s body with spices and oils. But nothing was as she expected.

Not only was the stone rolled away from the entrance, but Jesus was no longer there. After telling the disciples what she had found, she returned to the tomb and wept. She thought Jesus' body had been stolen.

It was then she noticed two angels inside the tomb. They asked why she was crying, but she still didn't recognize what was happening. Turning, she saw another man, who she believed to be the gardener, and He asked her the same. She begged to know where Jesus’ body was so she could go and retrieve it.

Then the man spoke again: “‘Mary!’ Jesus said. She turned to him and cried out, ‘Rabboni!’ (which is Hebrew for ‘Teacher’)” (John 20:16).

At the sound of her name on Jesus’ lips, everything changed for Mary.

She suddenly realized she hadn’t been talking to the gardener at all; it was her Rabboni. Her friend. The Nazarene who had delivered her from demons, the man she trusted, the One she had pinned all her hopes and dreams on, only to watch Him die on the cross. She was now face-to-face with that man — the living, breathing Jesus Himself! Everything she thought she knew about Him paled in comparison to the truth of her risen Savior standing right there in front of her.

This Easter Sunday, let’s not rush past the enormity of this moment: If even death itself couldn’t defeat Jesus, what ever could?

This is incredible news with life-altering implications, not just for Mary but for us too. Because if Jesus did indeed walk right out of the grave, then by default, no matter what we may face, He’s greater.

He’s greater than our sickness. Greater than our weakness. Greater than our suffering. Greater than our confusion. Greater than our doubts.

He’s greater than the worry that keeps you tossing and turning all night.
He’s greater than that regret you can’t seem to shake.
He’s greater than your past.
He’s greater than your present.
He’s greater than those parts of you that you pray no one sees.
He’s greater than your success.
He’s greater than your failure.
He’s greater than your highest high and greater than your lowest low.
He’s greater than your fears about tomorrow and greater than your hopes for today.

Best of all? He’s greater than your sin, which He nailed to the cross (Colossians 2:14).

And because He’s greater, nothing scares Him off, not even your worst self. He can handle it all. And He wants to! What better gift could there ever be?

Let’s rejoice and be glad that Jesus didn’t just live 2,000-plus years ago — He still lives and remains greater than it all. Even today. Praise God!

Father, thank You that Jesus didn’t just die to pay for my sins; He also rose again. May I always stand amazed that He truly is greater than it all. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

OUR FAVORITE THINGS

Today we celebrate the resurrection — the moment that proves the cross was not the end of the story. Because Jesus rose, hope gets the last word. And because He rose, a relationship with Him is possible — not built on our effort but on His finished work. Easter isn’t only something we remember; it’s something we’re invited into. If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to know Jesus — not just know about Him — we invite you to explore what a personal relationship with Him looks like. You can learn more about who He is, what He accomplished, and how His resurrection changes your life today when you click here! The empty tomb isn’t just good news for then. It’s good news for you, right now.

width

ENGAGE

Connect with today’s devotion writer, Stacy J. Lowe, and see her stunning photography by following her on Facebook or Instagram!

FOR DEEPER STUDY

Romans 8:38-39, “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord” (NLT).

Jesus never promised us an easy life. But He does promise never to leave us alone for a single moment of it. Every second of every day, we are saturated in the love of God. All it takes is one look at the cross to see the depth of that love — and one look at the empty tomb to recognize the extraordinary power behind it all. No matter what you’re up against today, you can have hope because Jesus lives and Jesus loves!

How does the love of Jesus, who is greater than it all, offer you hope today? We’d love for you to share about it in the comments.

© 2026 by Stacy J. Lowe. All rights reserved.

Proverbs 31 Ministries
P.O. Box 3189
Matthews, NC 28106
www.Proverbs31.org

 

Salem News Channel Today

Sponsored Links

On Air & Up Next

See the Full Program Guide