Empty Tomb

March 30th – Matthew 27:65

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Matthew 27:65

The chief priests and Pharisees were consumed by fear and uncertainty, so they seek to prevent the fulfillment of Jesus’ prophecy by securing His tomb. This act symbolizes the solemnity and uncertainty of Silent Saturday, the day between the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Despite their efforts to restrain and control the situation, the power of God’s will remained unshakeable and unstoppable. Silent Saturday serves as a poignant reminder that even in the darkest moments of our lives, when it seems as though all hope is lost and the forces of fear and doubt hold sway, God’s purposes continue to unfold according to His divine plan. Like the sealed tomb, our lives may be constrained by circumstances, doubts, and fears, but nothing can thwart the ultimate victory of God’s will. In the silence of Holy Saturday, we are invited to trust in God’s faithfulness and sovereignty, even when we cannot see the way forward. It is a time of waiting and preparation, as we anticipate the dawn of Easter Sunday, when the power of God’s love and resurrection will triumph over darkness and death.

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March 22nd – Philippians 4:4

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Philippians 4:4

To rejoice is to experience an overwhelming sense of gladness and joy, often accompanied by expressions of celebration and gratitude. It’s a deep-seated happiness rooted in the goodness of God and His blessings in our lives. And Easter, where we celebrate the glorious Resurrection of Jesus and His victory over sin and death, gives us ample reason to rejoice. To praise God for His unfailing love and faithfulness. As we reflect on the empty tomb and the triumph of Christ, our hearts overflow with joy and gratitude for the salvation and eternal life He has secured for us. In every season and circumstance of life, we find comfort and strength in rejoicing in the Lord, knowing that His resurrection power is at work within us. Let us lift our voices in worship and adoration, offering up songs of praise for the mighty deeds of our risen Savior. With hearts filled with joy, let us declare His goodness and proclaim His victory to all the earth. For in Him, we have every reason to rejoice, now and forevermore.

 

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March 7th – Luke 24:6-7

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Luke 24:6-7

Oh how Mary’s heart must have overflowed with joy as she discovered the empty tomb and encountered her beloved risen Savior. A joy that would ignite hope in the hearts of believers for generations to come. How wonderful to be greeted not with the lifeless body of Jesus, but by an angel happily declaring, “He is not here; He has risen!” This miraculous event stands as the cornerstone of our faith, a triumphant declaration of Christ’s victory over sin and death. Through His resurrection, Jesus shattered the chains of sin and conquered the grave, securing eternal life for all who believe in Him. The empty tomb is not a symbol of defeat but of unparalleled victory, and a beacon of hope that illuminates the darkness of despair. In Christ’s resurrection, we find assurance that death has been defeated and that new life is available to all who place their trust in Him. Let us all rejoice in the resurrection of our Savior. For in His triumph, we find hope, redemption, and the promise of eternal life.

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April 10th – Matthew 12:41

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Matthew 12:41

“Proof! Show us proof!” Those were the cries of some of the Scribes and Pharisees. After witnessing Jesus heal a blind and mute man and accusing Him of doing so through the power of Satan, they demanded the Lord show them a sign. Their hardened hearts couldn’t accept in faith that Jesus was indeed their long awaited Messiah. Knowing this Jesus answered, “An evil and adulterous generation craves for a sign; and yet no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah.” (Mat. 12:39) What is the sign of Jonah? Jesus goes on to say, “Just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the sea monster, so will the Son of Man be three days in the heart of the earth.” (Mat. 12: 40-41)

Jonah was a man who after trying to flee from God in disobedience, was swallowed by a great fish. He spent three days and nights in the belly of the beast before being vomited alive unto dry land. This final sign, the sign of Jonah, was given by Jesus as a foreshadowing of His soon to be fate. In His greatest miracle of all, Jesus was crucified on the Cross, buried, and rose again on the third day. He forever conquered death and established His divine authority as the Son of God, the promised Messiah, and King of the Jews. And through His death and resurrection, His suffering and sacrifice, we have the gift of eternal life.

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