March 31, 2024
Easter Sunday
Women went to the tomb to anoint Jesus the Sunday after He was crucified. They were doing what they knew they were supposed to do. The spices place on His body would dampen the smell of a decaying body. It was something they may have done before. Death was no stranger to the first century. It was always final.
I find it interesting that they didn't know how the stone would be moved. They apparently didn't think of that until they were on their way. Wasn't there a Roman seal placed on it? Wouldn't there be Roman guards preventing them entering the tomb? Nevertheless, they are on their way with no expectation that Jesus is alive.
Upon arrival, they encounter an angel. The Roman guards are gone. The stone is rolled back so that the women can see that Jesus is not there. They were afraid. Fear and faith are often at odds with each other. They are told that He is risen and they should tell His disciples. Imagine that, the first evangelists are women. Who would believe them?
Yet, it would not be long before the disciples and the women would encounter the risen Lord.
There were a couple of days that people said that Jesus was dead. Now, they knew He is alive. And for everyone who has met Him in salvation, they too rejoice because today we celebrate that He is alive. He is not just alive for the women or the disciples. He is alive for you and me.
Go tell someone!
Matthew 28:7 (NASB 2020) 7 And go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you to Galilee. There you will see Him; behold, I have told you.”
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