On this day of Holy Week, Jesus was in the tomb. Holy Saturday has traditionally been a time of reflection and waiting. I'm sure this is what Jesus' disciples were doing on this day. One day they were walking & talking with him, watching his miracles, hearing his sermons, changing their attitudes, and allowing Him to change their hearts. The next day they saw him be betrayed by their friend, beaten, ridiculed and hung on a cross. They watched him die. They remembered the stories and had seen others raised from the dead, but they were so traumatized and drained by the horrific nature of his crucifixion, that they were in shock. They reflected on their time with him and wondered about some of the things he said (what was that again about tearing down the temple and rebuilding it in 3 days?), and prayed that it was not the end.
But they didn't know what we know.
As I reflect on Jesus' death and sacrifice for my sin, I realize I know the rest of the story! Jesus wasn't in that tomb very long and all of the prophecies and promises came true. He was the Messiah. My reflection & waiting is filled with a longing and expectation for the unbelievable: The RESURRECTION!!
And I can't wait!
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