Gloom or Anticipation?
Very early on that day, the first day of the week, the women
were going to the tomb. It was very early after sunrise.
-- Mark 16:2 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
This verse is filled with anticipation for those of us who live on this
side of Jesus' resurrection. However, try to imagine what it was like
for those women who had supported Jesus with their funds, had honored
him with their discipleship, and were broken-hearted because of his
death! Their walk to the tomb was an act of love and faithfulness. In
the slowly gathering light of the early morning, their walk would have
been a walk of agony and deep grief. Despite the danger of being
identified with Jesus, despite the heaviness of their hearts, and
despite the early hour of their walk to the tomb, these women still
came to honor Christ. What excuse do you and I have for not coming to
honor him? Let's approach our times together with Christians who
assemble to honor Jesus with anticipation, not gloom. "The Lord's Day"
is not only the day these women met the resurrected Jesus; it is also
our day of assembling to remember Jesus and his death, burial, and
resurrection. Let's approach this day with anticipation and joy in our
hearts!
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Father, make my heart glad to be with your people and meet the
resurrected Jesus when we assemble in his name. In Jesus' name I pray.
Amen.
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