Post by Woody Williams on Mar 23, 2008 6:45:55 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Matthew 28:1-10
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After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary
Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there
was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from
heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance
was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him
the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the
women, ‘Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who
was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said.
Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his
disciples, “He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going
ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.” This is my message
for you.’ So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and
ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said,
‘Greetings!’ And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and
worshipped him. Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; go and
tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.’
Devotional
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Here we see an ending and a beginning. Jesus was laid in the tomb. No
doubt the disciples were thrown into confusion and despair. The
women, as is often the case, take the practical and needed tasks in
hand. They will complete the burial with an anointing of the body.
Then it will be the end. However, there has been an intervention. God
raised Jesus from the dead. Life now lives again! The power of death
to cut us off from God is broken. God has manifested life-giving
power in Jesus and we get to share in it. That is our message to a
despairing and confused world.
Prayer
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My desire, O God, is to sing you a never-ending song of praise. Amen
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After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary
Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there
was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from
heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance
was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him
the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the
women, ‘Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who
was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said.
Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his
disciples, “He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going
ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.” This is my message
for you.’ So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and
ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said,
‘Greetings!’ And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and
worshipped him. Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; go and
tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.’
Devotional
----------
Here we see an ending and a beginning. Jesus was laid in the tomb. No
doubt the disciples were thrown into confusion and despair. The
women, as is often the case, take the practical and needed tasks in
hand. They will complete the burial with an anointing of the body.
Then it will be the end. However, there has been an intervention. God
raised Jesus from the dead. Life now lives again! The power of death
to cut us off from God is broken. God has manifested life-giving
power in Jesus and we get to share in it. That is our message to a
despairing and confused world.
Prayer
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My desire, O God, is to sing you a never-ending song of praise. Amen