Matthew
28:1-10
“He is not here;
for he has been raised, as he said.”
(Matthew
28:6a)
My friend records sporting events to
watch at a later time. He tries to avoid
knowing the outcome before watching these recordings, but he isn’t always
successful. Though some mystery is
reduced by knowing who will win, there is still a degree of mystery in watching
the game unfold.
Mystery shrouds the tomb of Jesus as
two women stand in stunned silence. The
guards have fainted in fear while the women, not knowing what has taken place,
stand to witness the angel’s words. “He
is not here; for he has been raised, as he said.” The words the angel chooses should have a
familiar ring. You see, Jesus told his
followers on several occasions that he would be killed and then rise on the
third day. The angelic proclamation
simply echoes his words. The brave women
then take the news to Jesus’
followers.
There is still assurance for us today
in these three words…“as he said.” Jesus
was true to his word. Resurrection was,
and still is, affirmation of his faithfulness.
Fear still paralyzes and uncertainty often threatens, but those three
words in the aftermath of resurrection still give courage to face whatever
comes.
Prayer: Lord, help us on this Lenten
journey to remember words of promise and hope...as Jesus said.
Amen.
Jim
Abernathy
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