As a soldier and a centurion, I witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. I had been trained to be unshaken in the face of death, but as I stood at the foot of the cross, I was overwhelmed with a profound sense of emotion. It was like a light had been switched on in my heart, and I suddenly knew without a doubt that this man was more than just a criminal. He was the Son of God.

The earthquake, the darkness, and the temple curtain torn in two convinced me that something extraordinary had occurred. As Jesus breathed his last breath, I couldn’t help but say, “Truly this was the Son of God” (Matthew 27:54 ESV). This moment changed me forever. I couldn’t stop thinking about what I had seen and experienced. It was like a seed had been planted in my heart that continued to grow and blossom. I knew that I had to live my life differently, to honor the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross.

I urge those who doubt the reality of the resurrection to look at the undeniable events that occurred at the crucifixion, such as the earthquake, the darkness, and the tearing of the temple curtain. All these point to the reality of Jesus’ divinity. The resurrection is not just a story, but the truth that has the power to change lives. I was once a skeptic myself, but the events that occurred at the crucifixion were undeniable. The words that I spoke were not just the words of a soldier, but of a person who had been transformed by the power of Jesus’ love and sacrifice.