Scripture:
And the women who had come with Him from Galilee followed after, and
they observed the tomb and how His body was laid. Then they returned
and prepared spices and fragrant oils. And they rested on the Sabbath
according to the commandment. Luke 23:55.56
Reflection:
Saturday. The Sabbath. The Day of Rest. This was unlike any other
Sabbath before or since. There was no rest for those who followed
Jesus. They had great expectations and plans. Jesus was the promised
and long-awaited Messiah, their King who would rule a mighty kingdom,
at least they thought he was. But now ... it was over. Within the
hearts of Jesus' followers was only deep anguish, a tremendous sense
of loss and hopelessness, and so much confusion and emptiness. He
died. He was placed in the tomb. The tomb was sealed and guarded. It
was over ... or so they thought.
Prayer:
For today's prayer, spend some time just meditating on the events of
Holy Week. Let God speak into your heart through the Passion story.
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