He is risen!
We are at the end of Holy Week. It’s supposed to rain today. It always seems to be either gray or raining on Good Friday. It’s almost as if creation itself, remembers and mourns the day that mankind decided to kill God. It appeared, for a time, that we succeeded.
As Jesus’ followers mourned and Peter was filled with remorse over his denial, evil celebrated. I truly cannot imagine how dark that Friday and Saturday must have been.
But, God had a plan.
Aren’t we thankful for any statement that begins with “But, God,”? It always means the miraculous is about to happen, so you better buckle up.
As horrific as that weekend must have been, God knew Sunday was coming. So, when Mary went to the tomb, just as she was supposed to according to Jewish law, she was met by the resurrected Jesus and history was changed forever.
And Peter was forgiven. He took his second chance to acknowledge Jesus and ran with it. He became the Rock that Jesus knew he could be.
As we sit in the gloom of Good Friday, mankind looks as evil as ever. There are those who are still actively trying to kill God and they too, seem to be succeeding.
But, take heart friends; God still has a plan.
Easter is coming.
As dark as our days might be, they aren’t as dark as that Friday and Saturday were. Those believers didn’t have the benefit of living on the Sunday side of the cross.
Let’s take some time this weekend to remember the sheer weight of Friday and Saturday, but when Sunday comes, let’s truly celebrate as a people who are forgiven and loved by a God who is very much alive. He is risen! Praise God!
Happy Easter!
Wendy 🙂
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