Startled by An Angel
The women walked into the tomb. They saw a young man there
wearing a white robe. The man was sitting on the right side
of the tomb. The women were afraid. But the man said, "Don't
be afraid. You are looking for Jesus from Nazareth, the one
that was killed on a cross. He has risen from death! He is
not here. Look, here is the place they put him when he was
dead."
-- Mark 16:5-6 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
These women were more than "touched by an angel"; they were startled by
an angel (Matt. 28:5). They knew where Jesus had been buried. They were
wondering about why the stone was rolled away from the tomb. They were
startled to see an angel where Jesus had been buried. No matter what
they imagined would happen at the tomb, they had no expectation that
they would be greeted by an angel telling them that Jesus was raised
from the dead. What an overwhelming and "gloriously frightening"
experience. One day, we too will be startled by angels as they return
with the Lord to take us home to his glory. Let's live each day in
expectation of that day and look forward to being "startled by an
angel."
TODAY'S PRAYER:
O Father, I look forward to the day your Son returns in glory with the
holy angels of heaven. Help me live with expectation, joy,
anticipation, and wonder as I await that day. Use my life to help
prepare others for your Son's return and to be a blessing to them until
that day dawns. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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