The last few days had been painful and tumultuous. They awoke that morning and prepared to do what must be done. They gathered up their spices and began the walk to the tomb with heavy hearts. All of the healing and promise had been swallowed up in the brokenness of the world. The light that they imagined could not be extinguished appeared to have been put out.
They arrived at the tomb only to find that the stone had been rolled away! And His body was not there! Two men were in the tomb and their words were jarring and terrifying! And perhaps something else . . . Hopeful?
Easter is about walking in darkness only to be surrounded by blinding light! Easter is about thinking you know the end of the story only to be surprised by joy! Easter is about God’s faithfulness to God’s promises despite all the evidence to the contrary! Easter is about feeling like we are all alone in our pain and suffering only to discover that Jesus is right here with us!
Gracious loving God,
Thank you:
For light.
For joy.
For faithfulness.
For presence.
Like the women at the tomb,
Startle us and transform us
That we might share:
Your light,
Your joy,
Your faithfulness,
Your presence.
Through the power of your Holy Spirit,
Amen.
Written by Stacey Watkins-Griffith
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