Scripture: Mark 16:1-7 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?”
But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.
“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’”
Devotional: He has risen! What a joyous celebration Easter is as we rejoice in the living hope that Jesus’ resurrection brings.
Just imagine that very first Easter – the stunned reactions of Jesus’ followers- could it really be? Is Jesus truly alive?
We have the privilege of being centuries on the other side of that very first realization, but I pray it never gets old. Friend, we serve a living God who is active in the world and each of us. And the hope we’ve been given through His resurrection gives purpose and meaning to our lives.
Remember that the resurrection is THE event, that sparked THE movement, that brought us the church of Jesus Christ and eventually the Bible. Faithful eyewitnesses wrote down what they experienced and, overflowing with joy, they shared it with all who would listen.
May you and I be filled with that same joy and zealous enthusiasm to share the Good News with others.
Reflect:
- Who has God brought into your circle that needs to hear the Good News of salvation that comes through Christ?