Prepare: Ask God to make His living presence real to you.
Read: Luke 24:1-12
Perplexed and frightened: On this first Christian Sunday, the women who were near the cross till the end were the first at the tomb. The situation facing the women at dawn of the third day took them completely by surprise. That heavy stone had been rolled away revealing an empty tomb! The body had gone! Angels appeared in dazzling apparel! No wonder they were perplexed and frightened. We too are sometimes baffled and afraid. The loss of a loved one, illness, or financial difficulties can cause great distress. How can you cope at such times?
They remembered His words: The angels gave the women the good news: 'He is not here. He is risen! Remember...' Now, as they recalled His words, the scales must have fallen from their eyes. Mourning was turning into joy. In our times of darkness, we too can turn to God's Word, refresh our memories, and recall His promises. They will bring comfort and light.
They told these things to the eleven: The news had to be shared, and the women became the first witnesses of the resurrection. How discouraging it must have been when their words 'seemed like nonsense'! In those days, the witness of women was not considered valid! Perhaps you have been rebuffed when attempting to share the gospel. Don't give up! Jesus is alive!
It may well be that our Christianity has lacked an essential something because we too have been looking the living Jesus among the dead.
Respond: Christ is risen. Hallelujah!.. 'Go and tell'.
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