Jesus did not stay dead after the crucifixion, He arose on the 3rd day with all power in His hand. Because He did, our faith is not in vain and our sins are forgiven.
1 Corinthians 1:18 (NLT), “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.”
We should never allow the cross to be far from our thinking. The finished work of the cross should be the motivating factor behind our love and thankfulness to Him.