Matthew 28:5-6 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
Some mornings are more chaotic than others. Some days are harder to navigate. Some weeks and months and seasons of life are really, really difficult. But on this Easter morning, Jesus reminds us that no matter how difficult our current circumstances, He is with us, alive, sovereign, loving, merciful. Thank You, Jesus.
Luke 24:9 & 11 When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense.
On this Easter morning, I urge you to give yourself grace upon grace, no matter your perceived failings. The story leading up to Christ’s resurrection is full of human doubting, missteps, failures, yet Jesus uses every single one of the disciples for His ultimate glory.
John 20: 25 So the other disciples told [Thomas], “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
Lord, some mornings, some days, some seasons are just difficult. Thank You for the hope of this Easter season. Help us to spread Your hope, Your love, Your mercy to everyone we encounter. Thank You, Lord. Thank You. Amen.
Luke 24:36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
Happy Easter. He is risen indeed.